highbrowed



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highbrowed

Of or pertaining to heightened intellectualism or superior learning or culture; especially erudite or sophisticated; appealing or suited to highbrows. The film is by no means highbrowed, but it has an intelligent enough story and some compelling characters. After two degrees in literature, Stanley insists on reading only highbrowed books.
See also: highbrow

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Halle (2)HAL-eeEnglish (Modern)
Manya-Russian
PekkaPEK-kahFinnish
Kahina-Northern African, Berber
Jordanes-Ancient Germanic
Somboon-Thai