Comparative for showy in speech and given to using flowery or elaborate terms
“The language they used was high-flown - some would say overblown.”
Comparative for poised or dignified in style, tone, or form
“The high-flown speech delivered by the esteemed professor left the audience captivated and inspired.”
Comparative for idealistic, especially to the point of being unrealistic
Comparative for relating to or characteristic of an epic poem
Comparative for demonstrating eager enthusiasm and overreaching ambition
Comparative for having a dignified in manner, tone, or style
Comparative for having a dignified or stately tone, form or style
Comparative for poised or dignified in style, tone, or form
Comparative for poised or dignified in style, tone, or form
Comparative for poised or dignified in style, tone, or form
Comparative for poised or dignified in style, tone, or form
Comparative for based on abstract reasoning
Comparative for characterized by pretentious or showy displays
Comparative for wildly exaggerated or improbable
Comparative for having an arrogant, self-important or pompous manner
Comparative for having or showing creativity or inventiveness
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