highbrow in German
highbrow in German is anspruchsvoll, bildungsbürgerlich, geistreich — highbrow means appealing to sophisticated or intellectual tastes.
highbrow in German
anspruchsvoll
(sometimes, derogatory) Intellectually stimulating, highly cultured, sophisticated.
bildungsbürgerlich
(sometimes, derogatory) Intellectually stimulating, highly cultured, sophisticated.
geistreich
(sometimes, derogatory) Intellectually stimulating, highly cultured, sophisticated.
geistvoll
(sometimes, derogatory) Intellectually stimulating, highly cultured, sophisticated.
hochgeistig
(sometimes, derogatory) Intellectually stimulating, highly cultured, sophisticated.
hochgestochen
(sometimes, derogatory) Intellectually stimulating, highly cultured, sophisticated.
Intellektuelle
Intellektueller
What does "highbrow" mean?
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adj Appealing to sophisticated or intellectual tastes.
"The festival mixed highbrow art films with mainstream comedies."
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noun A person with refined, intellectual tastes.
"Critics dismissed the play as entertainment for highbrows."
highbrow in a sentence
- The festival mixed highbrow art films with mainstream comedies.
- Critics dismissed the play as entertainment for highbrows.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "highbrow" in German?
"highbrow" in German is anspruchsvoll, bildungsbürgerlich, geistreich. highbrow means: Appealing to sophisticated or intellectual tastes.
How do you use "highbrow" in a sentence?
Example: "The festival mixed highbrow art films with mainstream comedies." In German, "highbrow" is anspruchsvoll, bildungsbürgerlich, geistreich.
Are there other ways to say "highbrow" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "highbrow": anspruchsvoll, bildungsbürgerlich, geistreich, geistvoll, hochgeistig, hochgestochen.
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