HIGH-SOUNDING Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

high-sounding

adjective

ˈhī-ˈsau̇n-diŋ

Definition of high-sounding

as in rhetorical

full of fine words and fancy expressions high-sounding speeches full of promises that the candidates would never keep

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Eisenkot lacks Netanyahu’s rhetorical flair, polished English, and decades on the world stage.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
The White House and Vance’s press office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on his rhetorical about-face.

— Eli Hager, ProPublica, 23 Oct. 2026

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On arrival, we were escorted across a wooden bridge to the famous ornate jewel-laden golden door.

— Kate Berlant, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Next up is a house tour, from the cavernous, all-white living room to a glimpse of the ornate indoor pool, with V lamenting that the place is so huge he sometimes gets lost.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026

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