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 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

Coren, who visited Ynyshir in 2022, said high-end restaurants were "a different sort of world".

From BBC

Offsetting the impact of tariffs on inflation is the willingness of high-end consumers to keep spending.

From MarketWatch

Luxury-goods companies had until late last year endured a sustained period of flagging sales, as high inflation and persistent economic clouds damped enthusiasm for splashing out on high-end fashion, jewelry and accessories, especially among the “aspirational” or less well-heeled luxury consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now, after securing roughly $1.75 billion to help it restructure, Saks Global is the biggest name in high-end retail to file for bankruptcy protection since the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal