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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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

Life Time, the high-end health club chain, affirms an uptick in its glute-centric classes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Its mass-market models start below $10,000, and its high-end sports models have launched internationally with splashy endorsements from James Bond.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Generations of Chinese immigrants have settled in Arcadia, transforming the San Gabriel Valley suburb, a typical bedroom community, into a “Chinese Beverly Hills” with high-end real estate and luxury shopping.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 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