Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/
noun a person who has or is considered to have superior intellectual or cultural tastes and interests
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
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.
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.
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