• High-sounding

    Full definition of high-sounding

    Adjective

    high-sounding

    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.

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