high-sounding

🇺🇸 /ˈhaɪ saʊndɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈhaɪ saʊndɪŋ/
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タグ RARE
adjective
R

Using big words or fancy language to make something seem more important than it is.

The politician made a high-sounding speech about his plans for the country, but it was mostly empty promises.

政治家は、彼の国のために計画について高揚した言葉で講演しましたが、ほとんどが空洞な約束でした。

translation

adj. 高揚した