HIGH-FLOWN Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

high-flown

adjective

ˈhī-ˈflōn

Definition of high-flown

as in rhetorical

full of fine words and fancy expressions gave a high-flown reply instead of a simple "yes" or "no" answer

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as in eloquent

very dignified in form, tone, or style high-flown speeches about the nobleness of their cause

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Adjective

By retaining too much of the play’s rhetorical architecture, the film turns a provocative dramatic premise into something closer to an illustrated thesis.

— Beandrea July, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026
His recollections often take the form of dialogues in which interlocutors meekly acknowledge his overwhelming rhetorical advantage.

— Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of rhetorical

Adjective

Fittingly, this is a very American intersection of wealth and power, the exact kind of problem about which James Baldwin was always so eloquent and incisive.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026
Cinematic lyrical poet Victor Kossakovsky (Architecton, Gunda) offers in Holy Wood Dust another distinctive non-fiction meditation on a theme, a work that’s eloquent even if the author’s message is not always explicitly articulated.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of eloquent

Adjective

When diners first enter the restaurant, they’re greeted by a grand, ornate handwashing bar to encourage them to wash their hands before and after dining.

— Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
The outfit features a top and skirt with ornate beading, sequins, and embroidery.

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of ornate

Adjective

For many travelers this majestic continent at the end of the Earth represents the ultimate journey.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2026
Two engaged couples posed for wedding photos in between joggers, dog walkers and sightseers who clamored around Osprey Street to enjoy the day’s majestic sunset.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of majestic

Adjective

That’s the kind of relationship the two genre auteurs have nine years after Flanagan first adapted the literary giant’s work with Gerald’s Game.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
Debating literary currency The scheme has sparked debate in the affluent city-state over whether cash can truly cultivate a lifelong love for books.

— Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of literary

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