Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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high-flown | No | Yes | No | No |
colloquialism | Yes | No | No | No |
high-flown (noun) | colloquialism (noun) |
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a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech |
high-flown (adjective) | colloquialism (adjective) |
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of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style | |
pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals) |