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

It's priced at the high-end of electric leaf blowers, which are often more expensive than traditional petrol versions.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

The shoes were “the ultimate luxury footwear status symbol for high-end menswear and prep style during this era,” Vintage Fashion Guild member Maggie Muellner wrote in an email.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

Apple’s “continued dominance in high-end smartphones means it will be able to monetize any truly useful consumer AI products,” Rabe wrote.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

The company reported total gross benefits of $1.2 billion under its profit recovery and growth plan, hitting the high-end of its previously disclosed range.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

Amber and Heather started out as high-end names, as did Stephanie and Brittany.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt