What does highbrow mean?
Highbrow means (sometimes derogatory) Intellectually stimulating, highly cultured, sophisticated..
Highbrow
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(sometimes derogatory) Intellectually stimulating, highly cultured, sophisticated..
Definitions by Sense
- (sometimes derogatory) Intellectually stimulating, highly cultured, sophisticated.
- (sometimes derogatory) A cultured or learned person or thing.
Example Sentences
highbrow entertainment
“He's so darn afraid you'll be offended if he smokes. You scare him. Every time he speaks of the weather you jump him because he ain't talking about poetry or Gertie—Goethe?—or some other highbrow junk. You've got him so leery he scarcely dares to come here.”
They tend to regard the socialist intellectuals as nothing more than a pernicious bunch of highbrow radicals without appreciating their influence […]
Synonyms for highbrow
Antonyms for highbrow
Related Words
Word Forms
- highbrows
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for highbrow?
Common synonyms include intellectual, scholar, highbrowed.
What is the opposite of highbrow?
Possible antonyms include lowbrow.
How do you use highbrow in a sentence?
highbrow entertainment
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