Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
highfalutin
adjective
/haɪˈfəːluːtɪn/
Definition
Pompous or pretentious in speech or writing.
Examples
- His highfalutin speech impressed no one, as it lacked genuine content.
- The author’s highfalutin style made the book difficult to read.
- She tends to use highfalutin terms that confuse her audience.
Meaning
Having an extravagant or lofty style, often used to describe language or behavior that is overly grandiose or showy without real substance.
Synonyms
- pretentious
- pompous
- grandiose
- ostentatious
- lofty
