highbrow
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Britannica Dictionary definition of HIGHBROW
[more highbrow; most highbrow]
often disapproving
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interested in serious art, literature, ideas, etc.
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relating to or intended for people who are interested in serious art, literature, ideas, etc.
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compare middlebrow, lowbrow
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The book was a popular success, but it was trashed by highbrow literary critics.
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It's an art film that you can see only at highbrow theaters.
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/ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/ noun, plural highbrows [count]-
The book is generally looked down upon by literary highbrows.
