High-flown Mnemonic
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high-flown
high-flown
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- At sea, it used to be that the ensign was flown from the mizzen gaff.
- In the absence of a gaff the ensign may be flown from the yardarm.
- In the absence of a gaff, the ensign may be flown from the yardarm.
- The national ensign may be flown from the stern or the gaff.
- The various models of the Eaglet were flown prewar by private owner pilots.
- The High Schools are Anderson High School and Brae High School.
- The material has high porosity and high strength.
- In areas of high stress, the level of facilitation is especially high as well.
- The region experiences high rainfall and high humidity most of the year.
- The man was in a high position.
pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
adjective
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style- Oliver Franks
adjective
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"High + Flown. Like a kite flown too high, speaking way above the ground."
"High + Flown. Soaring so high, with fancy words shown."
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