Examples of 'high-sounding' in a sentence
Meaning of "high-sounding"
The phrase 'high-sounding' is an adjective used to describe language or words that are pompous, grandiose, or lofty but may lack substance
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- Having an elevated or moralistic tone; pompous.
- Oratorial, sometimes to the point of sounding contrived.
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Mystery is a high-sounding term for a muddle.
We do not need to know all of these high-sounding terms.
In spite of its high-sounding and sanctimonious.
And an opportunity to demonstrate what our high-sounding words mean.
It is not a series of high-sounding ideals without practical foundation.
They loved the plaudits of men and high-sounding titles.
There were no high-sounding words used, to understand which it was necessary to consult a dictionary.
He always talks in such high-sounding terms.
It will be a high-sounding document filled with laudable objectives and admirable pledges.
So when attachment becomes chronic, we baptize it with the high-sounding name of duty.
As so often happens with high-sounding principles, they have to be brought down to earth.
He disdained prestigious positions, money and high-sounding titles.
We have too many high-sounding words and too few actions that correspond with them.
You just try to work upon their emotions by high-sounding words and hypocrisy.
By using such high-sounding words they think they can conceal the wickedness of their schemes.
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The national governments and the EU restrict themselves to high-sounding declarations, while avoiding concrete measures.
These high-sounding terms simply refer to the interpretation of Scripture.
I think a mystery is a high-sounding term for a muddle.
High-sounding words have been more important to you than practical aid to the Polish people.
This Hall has heard enough high-sounding declarations to last us for some decades to come.
High-sounding interpretation can be put upon them but be -.
Do not get overwhelmed by the many high-sounding names in Buena Park.
Meet their high-sounding words . but I have yet to see the actions of your people.
That is what is meant by the high-sounding term ' interoperability.
These are high-sounding ideas, but to me they are appropriate to the company.
He envisioned his dharma ( religion or path ) as not just a collection of high-sounding phrases.
Full of high-sounding legal talk.
Since then, nothing has happened, apart from promises and high-sounding words.
We have too many high-sounding words, and too few.
Therefore, Russia will not interfere, except by mouthing high-sounding phrases.
Look at her high-sounding titles, and her favor with the world.
You know, I think a mystery is only a high-sounding term for a muddle.
The grand, high-sounding words on the ‘ centralized ' pure and hard party were only a bluff.
My right name would be Basic Form, but that 's much too high-sounding.
His projected persona has conveyed high-sounding ‘ commitments ' to feminism and reconciliation with indigenous people.
The time for empty manifestos, platonic resolutions, and high-sounding words is gone!
Do not speak high-sounding words ; speak from your hearts, and use your own words.
Sometimes U.S. interventions are out in the open - christened with high-sounding speeches and patriotic drumming.
What our high-sounding Words mean.
A 1069 inscription indicates that he had a ministry of seven officers, all of whom bore high-sounding titles.
However, the same inscription also mentions the high-sounding Maharajadhirajapati as one of Siyaka 's titles.
All kinds of high-sounding slogans, but it 's cold-blooded murder, mass murder.
What is behind these high-sounding words?
What a fine, round, high-sounding name to hang over our mantel.
Let the pseudo-anarcho-Xtians deal with that high-sounding crap - we do not give a shit.
What is this high-sounding formula? What is this?
Oh my god! What is this high-sounding formula?
What is this high-sounding formula?
Why do we use high-sounding phrases?
There's no need for the high-sounding tone… to convince me.
