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Adjective highbrowed has 1 sense
- highbrow, highbrowed - highly cultured or educated; "highbrow events such as the ballet or opera"; "a highbrowed literary critic"
Antonym: nonintellectual (indirect, via intellectual)
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Highbrowed
Definition
Highbrowed is an adjective that refers to something or someone who is intellectual, knowledgeable, or sophisticated, with interests that are usually associated with high culture or academia.
Senses
- Popular sense: If used informally, highbrowed can sometimes carry a negative connotation, suggesting that someone is elitist, snobbish, or pretentious due to their intellectual interests.
- Local sense: In certain communities or regions, highbrowed may be used to describe something or someone who is affectedly or exaggeratedly posh, elegant, or refined.
Sample Sentences
- She always carries around highbrowed literature in her backpack.
- The party was filled with highbrowed intellectuals discussing philosophy and literature.
- Don't be so highbrowed; it's okay to enjoy a good pop song once in a while.
- His highbrowed tastes in art made him a respected curator at the museum.
- The local theater troupe performed a highbrowed rendition of a classic Shakespeare play.
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