Definitions

high-end

[hahy-end] / ˈhaɪˈɛnd /

ADJECTIVE

being the most sophisticated

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chic exclusive expensive sophisticated

STRONG

aristocratic classy cosmopolitan dashing elegant elite fancy fashionable posh refined ritzy sharp swank

WEAK

exorbitant luxuriant natty premium pricey

Antonyms

STRONGEST

budget inexpensive low-end

STRONG

cheap

WEAK

second-hand used

Example Sentences

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Shares of RH plummeted toward a six-year low Wednesday after the high-end furniture retailer’s latest earnings report and outlook suggested that even very well-off consumers have cut back spending on their homes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Most are also only suitable for short-range defense, lacking the full capabilities of high-end missiles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Gen Bewick says he's "chuffed to bits" to have a "super high-end" warship in the region, but adds that they now have good air defences on the base.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

His name is also attached to two luxury apartments in London’s high-end Kensington neighborhood, purchased in 2014 and 2016 for a combined £36 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Then there are the new badges of high-end consumption that may be less readily conspicuous but no less potent.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times