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high-sound⋅ing

[hahy-soun-ding]
–adjective
having an impressive or pretentious sound; grand: the high-sounding titles of minor officials.

Origin:
1550–60
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high-sound·ing   (hī'soun'dĭng)
adj.  Pretentiously impressive; pompous: high-sounding oratory.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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