English Explanatory Dictionary

highborn

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of high social standing as a result of having been born a member of an upper-level social class.
  2. Born a member of an upper-level social class (although not necessarily retaining high social standing)
  3. Of, pertaining to, or befitting people of high social standing.
  4. Of superior or premium quality; magnificent; expensive.

Word forms

highborn high-born

Etymology

From high + born.

Antonyms

low-born
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