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highbrow

UK
/ˈhaɪbraʊ/
US
/ˈhaɪbraʊ/
highbrownoun
highbrows
pl
UK
/ˈhaɪbraʊ/
US
/ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/
Translations
intellectuelPersonne cultivée ou qui se donne des airs d'érudition.
The art gallery was filled with highbrows discussing the nuances of the paintings.
La galerie d'art était remplie d'intellectuels discutant des nuances des tableaux.
Additional translations
intelloFamilier, souvent légèrement péjoratif.
Definitions
A person who possesses or has pretensions to superior learning or culture.
The art gallery was filled with highbrows discussing the nuances of the paintings.
Synonyms
sophisticate
intellectual
elitist
snob
cultured
highbrowadjective
more highbrow
Comp.
most highbrow
Super.
UK
/ˈhaɪbraʊ/
US
/ˈhaɪbraʊ/
Translations
intellectuelAu sens de cultivé, érudit, parfois avec une nuance prétentieuse ou élitiste.
The highbrow art exhibit attracted a sophisticated crowd interested in avant-garde pieces.
L'exposition d'art intellectuelle a attiré un public sophistiqué intéressé par des œuvres d'avant-garde.
Additional translations
cultivéSe dit surtout d'une activité, d'un milieu ou d'un goût jugés raffinés.
Definitions
Intellectual or cultured, often in a way that is considered pretentious or elitist.
The highbrow art exhibit attracted a sophisticated crowd interested in avant-garde pieces.
Synonyms
erudite
cultured
sophisticated
intellectual
refined
Antonyms
lowbrow
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