Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/

Definitions of highbrow

noun a person who has or is considered to have superior intellectual or cultural tastes and interests

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand highbrow art.

A2 She thinks highbrow literature is boring.

B1 The highbrow of the group always recommends sophisticated films.

B2 Attending highbrow events is a regular part of her social calendar.

C1 His highbrow taste in music sets him apart from his peers.

C2 The highbrow of the literary world, she is known for her complex novels.

adjective appealing to or associated with people who have superior intellectual or cultural tastes and interests

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand highbrow art.

A2 She found the highbrow literature boring.

B1 The film festival featured a selection of highbrow films.

B2 His highbrow taste in music sets him apart from his peers.

C1 The museum curator had a highbrow approach to art curation.

C2 The discussion at the conference was highbrow and intellectually stimulating.

Examples of highbrow in a Sentence

formal The highbrow literary magazine only publishes works by established authors.

informal She always feels out of place at those highbrow art galleries.

slang I can't stand those highbrow snobs who think they're better than everyone else.

figurative His taste in music is quite highbrow, always seeking out the most sophisticated compositions.

Grammatical Forms of highbrow

past tense

highbrowed

plural

highbrows

comparative

more highbrow

superlative

most highbrow

present tense

highbrows

future tense

will highbrow

perfect tense

have highbrowed

continuous tense

is highbrowing

singular

highbrow

positive degree

highbrow

infinitive

to highbrow

gerund

highbrowing

participle

highbrowed

Origin and Evolution of highbrow

First Known Use: 1902 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'highbrow' originated from the physical feature of having a high forehead, which was believed to be a sign of intelligence or sophistication.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'highbrow' has evolved to refer to someone who is intellectual, cultured, or sophisticated, often used in contrast to 'lowbrow' which denotes someone who is less educated or refined.