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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On one end, there were innovative, high-end specialty coffee brands.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

"Celine Dion's presence in Paris for a month and a half should definitely benefit business on Boulevard Haussmann," he said, referring to the high-end street that is home to Galeries Lafayette's flagship store.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Put simply, most of the world's high-end, powerful computer chips - the ones used by Silicon Valley firms to fuel the creation of LLMs - are controlled by America.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“At the same time as architectural homes are being marketed as high-end, collectible art, others are being torn down to build new,” midcentury modern architecture expert Adriene Biondo said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The company also provided your avatar with high-end armor, vehicles, and weapons, and covered all of your teleportation fares.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline