Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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high-flown | No | Yes | No | No |
pretentious | No | Yes | No | No |
high-flown (adjective) | pretentious (adjective) |
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of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style | making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction |
pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals) | intended to attract notice and impress others |
(of a display) tawdry or vulgar |