German-English translation for "hochtrabend"

"hochtrabend" English translation

hochtrabend
Adjektiv | adjective adj

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  • bombastic
    hochtrabend Wesen, Stil etc figurativ, in übertragenem Sinn | figurative(ly)fig
    pompous
    hochtrabend Wesen, Stil etc figurativ, in übertragenem Sinn | figurative(ly)fig
    high-flown
    hochtrabend Wesen, Stil etc figurativ, in übertragenem Sinn | figurative(ly)fig
    hochtrabend Wesen, Stil etc figurativ, in übertragenem Sinn | figurative(ly)fig
examples
These are very fine words and they have a good ring to them.
Das klingt alles schön und gut, geradezu hochtrabend.
Source: Europarl
We can wave our arms around as much as we like, we shall achieve nothing.
Man kann noch so hochtrabend daherreden, das ändert nichts an der Tatsache.
Source: Europarl
Grandiose speeches and closed wallets seem to be the motto.
Hochtrabende Reden und zugenähte Taschen scheinen die Devise zu sein.
Source: Europarl
Perhaps such grand-sounding aims should move a step closer to something a bit more concrete.
Vielleicht sollten diese hochtrabenden Ziele konkreter gefasst werden.
Source: Europarl
Women often see EU decision-making as too distant, abstract and highfalutin.
Frauen empfinden den EU-Entscheidungsprozess oft als zu weit entfernt, abstrakt und hochtrabend.
Source: Europarl
Lofty ideals and expressions of goodwill are not enough.
Hochtrabende Ideale und Wohlwollensbekundungen sind nicht genug.
Source: Europarl
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