HIGHBROW


Meaning of HIGHBROW in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ haɪbraʊ ]

( highbrows)

1.

If you say that a book or discussion is highbrow , you mean that it is intellectual, academic, and is often difficult to understand.

He presents his own highbrow literary programme.

≠ lowbrow

ADJ

2.

If you describe someone as highbrow , you mean that they are interested in serious subjects of a very intellectual nature, especially when these are difficult to understand.

Highbrow critics sniff that the programme was ‘too sophisticated’ to appeal to most viewers.

≠ lowbrow

ADJ : usu ADJ n

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