high language—
1. pompous and pretentious language:
- Many talked in high language about sacrificing their lives and fortunes for their country.
2. the language regarded as superior when two (related) languages are spoken:
- The Zulu, as the high language, has ever exercised a controlling influence upon the low languages.
high-flown language — = high language 1:
- They talk in highflown language, not always conveying very precise ideas.
See also: high words / high-sounding words.