high art

NOUN

classicism

Synonyms

STRONGEST

grandeur

STRONG

Hellenism balance clarity class classicalism dignity elegance excellence finish formality lucidity majesty neoclassicism nobility objectivity polish proportion propriety purity rationalism refinement rhythm severity simplicity sobriety sublimity symmetry

WEAK

Atticism Ciceronianism aesthetic principle conventional formality formal style grand style pure taste

Antonyms

STRONG

bad manners crudeness disproportion imbalance unevenness

Example Sentences

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Only they have proven themselves capable of turning tragedy from high art into national humiliation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In Los Angeles, H. Lorenzo is where you go to be reminded that fashion can be high art.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

For two jaw-dropping hours, Gaga performed a masterclass in modeling pop music into high art, one that surpassed even her most famous live performances and ostentatious world tours.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025

I know professional wrestling is not high art, but that still seems pretty ghoulish to me!

From Slate • Feb. 10, 2025

I noticed a blue-striped tent with a meticulously painted sign that read: calypso high art gallery.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

high art

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