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highbrow

adjective

/ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/

Meaning

intellectually superior or cultured; often describing art, literature, or activities appealing to intellectual tastes

The museum is known for its highbrow exhibitions.

intellectual, cultured, sophisticated, refined, erudite

lowbrow, uncultured, ignorant

highbrow culture, highbrow art, highbrow literature, highbrow taste

Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.

emitting light as a result of being heated; extremely bright or passionate

making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different

cheerful, carefree, and full of joy

probable or expected to happen

applicable to all cases; existing everywhere