high-end

adjective

ˈhī-ˈend 

1

: upscale

high-end boutiques

2

: of superior quality or sophistication and usually high in price

high-end cameras

Synonyms of high-end

• fashionable
• exclusive
• upscale
• elegant
• expensive
• luxurious
• upmarket

Examples of high-end in a Sentence

a high-end haberdashery that serves its clients by appointment only

high-end digital cameras intended for professionals and serious amateurs

Recent Examples on the Web

The Fouquet’s space is already making waves in the neighborhood’s high-end dining scene, and all are sure to be a destination for locals and in-the-know visitors alike. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026

The killing occurred in the 1400 block of Rhode Island Avenue NW, a well-trafficked area in the Logan Circle area known for its restaurants and high-end residential buildings. —Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026

Missile stocks can be burned down quickly in a high-end campaign, and restoring them remains a significant industrial challenge. —Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026

The Sennheiser Accentum brings high-end features like Hybrid ANC and a 50-hour battery into a more accessible, lightweight frame. —Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for high-end

• amend
• append
• ascend
• attend
• backend
• befriend
• boyfriend
• commend
• compend
• contend
• defend
• depend