Highbrow Meaning in English
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Definition
Describes people, activities, or things that are very intellectual, cultured, or connected to serious art and ideas, often seen as elite or not for everyone.
Usage & Nuances
Often neutral or slightly negative; can mean 'intellectual' or suggest snobbishness/elitism. Used for art, books, films, or people. Opposite is 'lowbrow' (simple, popular culture). Common collocations: 'highbrow taste', 'highbrow magazine', 'too highbrow for me'.
Example Sentences
This is a highbrow art gallery.
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He prefers highbrow books over popular novels.
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The museum hosts many highbrow events.
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That movie was a bit too highbrow for my taste.
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She only listens to highbrow podcasts about philosophy and art.
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Not everyone enjoys highbrow humor—sometimes you just want to laugh at something silly.
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