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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Whether they spend weekends at a high-end golf club or taking low-cost hikes could provide clues about how much slack they typically have in their monthly budget.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Beast Industries, the corporate home of MrBeast, held its own invitation-only breakfast for marketing executives at a high-end New York venue .

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

After a prolonged slowdown in demand for high-end goods, the luxury sector is now contending with the impact from the war in the Persian Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The company’s high-end equipment is crucial for the AI chip manufacturing boom, with sales and earnings growth expected to accelerate.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Rising incomes, flattening prices, and easily available credit have given so many Americans access to such a wide array of high-end goods that traditional markers of status have lost much of their meaning.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times