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Define highbrow. highbrow synonyms, highbrow pronunciation, highbrow translation, English dictionary definition of highbrow. adj. also high·browed Of, relating to, or being highly cultured or intellectual: They only attend highbrow events such as the ballet or the opera.
/ˈhaɪbraʊ/ (sometimes disapproving) interested in serious artistic or cultural ideas synonym intellectual. highbrow newspapers. highbrow readers. Highbrow critics generally disapprove of this type of novel. The journal is aimed at a highbrow readership.
Apr 24, 2024 · highbrow. (haɪbraʊ ) 1. adjective. 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 program. Synonyms: intellectual, cultured, sophisticated, deep More Synonyms of highbrow. 2. adjective [usu ADJ n]