highbrow

[US]/ˈhaɪbraʊ/
[UK]/ˈhaɪbraʊ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. Culturally refined
n. Culturally refined person

Example Sentences

They only attend highbrow events such as the ballet or the opera.

innovatory art had a small, mostly highbrow following.

Each highbrow did and dose congratulate himself on being unique in unlikeness to other men;

Arcana enters Brainstorms head, Duros enters Hardhead's head, Stylor enters Chromedome's head, Gort enters Highbrow's head and Daniel is placed within Arcee.

She enjoys attending highbrow cultural events.

The museum is known for its highbrow art collection.

He always speaks in a highbrow manner to impress others.

The book club focuses on highbrow literature.

Attending the opera is considered a highbrow activity.

She is a highbrow intellectual who enjoys philosophical discussions.

The university offers courses in highbrow subjects like philosophy and literature.

His taste in music is quite highbrow, preferring classical compositions.

The art exhibition attracted a highbrow audience.

The magazine caters to a highbrow readership interested in intellectual topics.

Real-world Examples

Highbrow classics or a light read-it doesn't matter.

Source: 6 Minute English

They don't go to such a highbrow movie.

Source: Ancient Wisdom and Contemporary Love (Audio Version)

What they want is melodrama. It's not highbrow.

Source: Crash Course in Drama

Highbrow books are read by intellectuals or perhaps the people who read these books are just showing off.

Source: 6 Minute English

Highbrows at this time mostly stick to closeted drama, because I guess, going out is for the poorest?

Source: Crash Course in Drama

Paulina says she does not need highbrow jokes.

Source: 2014 ESLPod

Furthermore, Mr. Knox was kind of highbrow.

Source: Pan Pan

Thank you, dorota. A brilliant and extremely highbrow idea.

Source: Gossip Girl Season 5

My boyfriend, who's doing such highbrow, brilliant things.

Source: Gossip Girl Season 5

I mean, I can see that, because Claire is like very classically highbrow and lowbrow.

Source: Kitchen Deliciousness Competition

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