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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Chinese EV makers are increasingly targeting the premium market to boost their profit margins, competing with Porsche and Tesla's high-end models.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Australia-based high-end car dealer and collector Shaun Baker told the BBC that he refers to the Luce - which is pronounced "loo-chay" - as the "Loser".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Sausalito has since transformed from hippie backwater to high-end suburb, but the club maintains an air of salty informality.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Before the pandemic, China's burgeoning middle class produced plenty of first-time high-end buyers, said Lisa Nan, editor at Jing Daily, a publication that focuses on China's luxury market.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Where, then, will the new high-end names come from?

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt