high-sounding
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High-sounding phrases jarred on his ears; and I thoroughly believe that the forty centuries' looking down from the Pyramids upon the grand French army somewhat spoilt his hero for him.
From My Recollections of Lord Byron by Jerningham, Hubert E. H. (Hubert Edward Henry), Sir
High-sounding, hollow words which enable hypocrites to take advantage of the common people; fantastic passion kindled in the heart of fools for the amazement of the simple!
From The Grip of Desire by France, Hector
High-sounding and vague language is interposed between the mind and objects around it; all outlines are confused and the vertigo begins.
From The Ancient Regime by Durand, John
High-sounding names were there—much intellect and beauty; all were assembled to do honour to the coiffeur from the banks of the Garonne.
From Jasmin: Barber, Poet, Philanthropist by Smiles, Samuel
