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 Bloomingdale’s has been an especially bright spot, with comparable-store sales rising 10% in each of the past two quarters, even as the broader luxury industry has languished.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

High-end projects, of which Lagos has many given Nigeria's oil wealth, have often found room in the cramped city of over 20 million by reclaiming shoreline.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

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

High-end restaurants even joined in on the fun by revamping — and upcharging — their measly bread-and-butter courses to $38 tableside “butter service,” Eater’s H. Claire Brown reported.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2025