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high-toned

/ˈhaɪ.toʊnd/

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adjective

/ˈhaɪ.toʊnd/C1formalamerican
  • ruОписывает что-то изысканное, элегантное или морально превосходящее по вкусу или стилю.

Describes something that is sophisticated, elegant, or morally superior in taste or style.

  1. Pretentiously elegantC1informalamerican

    Affectedly refined or sophisticated, often in a way that seems artificial or snobbish.

    ruПретенциозно-изысканный

    • The party was full of high-toned guests discussing art and opera.
    • She spoke in a high-toned manner that annoyed her friends.
    • The restaurant's high-toned decor felt more intimidating than inviting.

    Synonymsaffectedhoity-toityostentatiouspretentioussnobbish

    Antonymshumblemodestunpretentious

Forms
  • higher-toned comparative form
  • highest-toned superlative form