high-sounding

adjective

high-sound·​ing ˈhī-ˈsau̇n-diŋ How to pronounce high-sounding (audio)

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of high-sounding was in 1624

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“High-sounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-sounding. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

high-sounding

adjective
high-sound·​ing
ˈhī-ˈsau̇n-diŋ
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