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high-end

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪˌɛnd/
  • Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation: [haɪ̯ˌɛnd]
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • Australian: /ˈhɑeˌend/
  • New-Zealand: /ˈhaɪˌend/
  • New-Zealand: [haɪ̯ˌend]
  • CMU ARPABET: HH AY2 EH1 N D Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

Most sophisticated or expensive.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I wouldn't put a high-end stereo in your car in this neighborhood if I were you.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Appealing to sophisticated or discerning tastes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • She shops at discount department stores, but looks as if she patronized high-end boutiques.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.

Across languages

Translations

16 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: luxusní — most sophisticated or expensive
  • Czech: špičkový — most sophisticated or expensive
  • Czech: pro náročné — most sophisticated or expensive
  • Finnish: huippu- — most sophisticated or expensive
  • Finnish: johtava — most sophisticated or expensive
  • French: haut de gamme — most sophisticated or expensive
  • Polish: z górnej półki — most sophisticated or expensive
  • Polish: luksusowy — most sophisticated or expensive
  • Portuguese: de luxo — most sophisticated or expensive
  • Spanish: elegante — most sophisticated or expensive
  • Spanish: de alta gama — most sophisticated or expensive
  • Spanish: exclusivo — most sophisticated or expensive
  • Spanish: de lujo — most sophisticated or expensive
  • Swedish: exklusiv — most sophisticated or expensive
  • Swedish: dyrbar — most sophisticated or expensive
  • Ukrainian: елітний (elitnyj) — most sophisticated or expensive
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