highfalutin

[US]/haɪfəˈluːtɪn/
[UK]/haɪfəˈluːtɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.grandiose or extravagant language
adj.arrogant or pompous

Phrases & Collocations

highfalutin speech

highfalutin ideas

highfalutin language

highfalutin style

highfalutin claims

highfalutin terms

highfalutin attitude

highfalutin notions

highfalutin rhetoric

highfalutin presentation

Example Sentences

his speech was filled with highfalutin language that confused the audience.

she prefers simple explanations over highfalutin rhetoric.

the article was criticized for its highfalutin style and lack of substance.

many politicians use highfalutin promises to win votes.

his highfalutin ideas were not well received by the practical-minded team.

she has a knack for turning simple concepts into highfalutin theories.

the novel's highfalutin prose made it difficult to follow the plot.

his highfalutin claims about the product were met with skepticism.

she enjoys highfalutin discussions about philosophy and art.

the presentation was criticized for being too highfalutin and lacking clarity.

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