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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High-end and low-end customers alike adored his frisky, unpredictable spirit — both on and off the runway.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

High-end Android smartphones are perhaps the company’s best market lately, Seaport added, and those models may be hit hardest by growing memory costs.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

High-end luxury shoppers, meanwhile, are a big source of holiday spending this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

High-end stuff it’s not, and this installment of the series isn’t nuanced or long enough to be an in-depth exploration of a troubled company and its volatile founder.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

High-end fragrance brand The House of Amouage partnered with Nordstrom in late 2024 to bring their live shopping events to the US.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2025