high-sounding
🇺🇸
/ˈhaɪ saʊndɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈhaɪ saʊndɪŋ/
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.
translation
Using big words or fancy language to make something seem more important than it is.