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Highbrow Definition & Meaning

highbrow
adjective
  1. highly cultured or educated; "highbrow events such as the ballet or opera"; "a highbrowed literary critic"
noun
  1. a person of intellectual or erudite tastes

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Frequently asked questions

What does highbrow mean?
highly cultured or educated; "highbrow events such as the ballet or opera"; "a highbrowed literary critic" a person of intellectual or erudite tastes
What part of speech is highbrow?
Highbrow is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does highbrow have?
Highbrow has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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