Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Having a pompous sound.
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Examples
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“Freedom” is a big-sounding word but I did not say this to Abbey.
Eliza’s Freedom Road Jerdine Nolen 2011
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“Freedom” is a big-sounding word but I did not say this to Abbey.
Eliza’s Freedom Road Jerdine Nolen 2011
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And among the political benefits of thwarting recovery is that, with big-sounding dollar amounts being borrowed by the government, the simple math from the perspective of many independents is that the Democrats are spending a lot of money and accomplishing very little in the process.
Jonathan Weiler: Stating the Obvious: Paul Ryan Doesn't Care About Deficits Jonathan Weiler 2011
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“Freedom” is a big-sounding word but I did not say this to Abbey.
Eliza’s Freedom Road Jerdine Nolen 2011
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“Freedom” is a big-sounding word but I did not say this to Abbey.
Eliza’s Freedom Road Jerdine Nolen 2011
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But bossa was a revolution at the time of its birth - a repudiation of the big-sounding music of the time.
Marty Lipp: Having Fun With Serious Music Marty Lipp 2010
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But bossa was a revolution at the time of its birth - a repudiation of the big-sounding music of the time.
Marty Lipp: Having Fun With Serious Music Marty Lipp 2010
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Joint ventures and big-sounding cooperation agreements are a familiar sight to observers of Russia-Venezuela relations, and the two countries have even formed a $4 billion development bank.
Robert Amsterdam: Are Russia's Arms Deals to Venezuela Destablizing Central America? 2009
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Their sound isn't too distant from some of the other big-sounding, quirky bands, like Arcade Fire (and to some extent Polyphonic Spree), and its just begging to be put in a commercial for something cool, like a hybrid car.
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Their sound isn't too distant from some of the other big-sounding, quirky bands, like Arcade Fire (and to some extent Polyphonic Spree), and its just begging to be put in a commercial for something cool, like a hybrid car.
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