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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

happening by chance, unintentionally

showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

Happening or done at an unsuitable or premature time.

Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.

Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness