high sounding
/ˈhaɪˌsaʊndɪŋ/
adjective
- Using words that sound important or impressive, but often have little real meaning or are not sincere.
- Her speech was full of high-sounding phrases about freedom and justice.
- The politician made high-sounding promises that he never kept.
- I'm tired of high-sounding corporate slogans that don't match reality.
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