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Webster 1913 Edition


High-sounding

High′-soundˊing

,
Adj.
Pompous; noisy; ostentatious;
as,
high-sounding
words or titles
.

Webster 1828 Edition


High-sounding

HIGH-SOUNDING

,
Adj.
Pompous; noisy; ostentatious; as high-sounding words or titles.

Definition 2024


high-sounding

high-sounding

English

Adjective

high-sounding (not comparable)

  1. Having an elevated or moralistic tone.
  2. Oratorial or even contrived sounding.

Usage notes

It is determined by context if the intent is that something is merely high-sounding in which it indicates that the sentiments are false and although it sounds good it had no substance.