high-flown

adjective satellite

1. pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)

   adj.all

   Examples

   High-flown talk of preserving the moral tone of the school.

   Synonyms high-sounding inflated

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

   adj.all

   Examples

   Argue in terms of high-flown ideals.

   Synonyms elevated exalted grand high-minded idealistic lofty noble-minded rarefied rarified sublime

   Source: WordNet 3.0