adjective
1. enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness (Freq. 1)
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a hyperbolic style
• Syn: ↑hyperbolic
• Similar to: ↑increased
• Derivationally related forms: ↑hyperbole (for: ↑hyperbolic)
2. pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
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high-flown talk of preserving the moral tone of the school
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a high-sounding dissertation on the means to attain social revolution
• Syn: ↑high-flown, ↑high-sounding
• Similar to: ↑pretentious
• Usage Domain: ↑colloquialism
Useful english dictionary. 2012.