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highbrow
This term carries a distinct social charge, often blending admiration for intellect with a critique of pretension. While it describes sophisticated tastes, it frequently implies a sense of aloofness or an intentional distancing from popular culture. It is the direct antonym of lowbrow, though it lacks the purely derogatory weight of words like snobbish.
When used as a noun, the word describes a specific social archetype rather than just a level of education. It suggests a person whose identity is tied to the consumption of "difficult" or elite art, often to the point of excluding others who do not share those specific academic markers.
Meanings
Examples
The museum curator preferred highbrow art over popular installations.
Stop being such a highbrow and just enjoy the movie.
She always chooses the most highbrow restaurants for business dinners.
I wonder if this lecture is too highbrow for the general public.
He considers himself a highbrow because he only reads classical philosophy.
The professor gave a highbrow analysis of the French Revolution.
The critics dismissed the play as an overly highbrow attempt at satire.