high·brow 
/ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/ adjective
/ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/ adjective [more highbrow; most highbrow] often disapproving : interested in serious art, literature, ideas, etc.
▪ The book was a popular success, but it was trashed by highbrow literary critics. : relating to or intended for people who are interested in serious art, literature, ideas, etc. ▪ It's an art film that you can see only at highbrow theaters. — compare middlebrow, lowbrow
▪ The book was a popular success, but it was trashed by highbrow literary critics. : relating to or intended for people who are interested in serious art, literature, ideas, etc. ▪ It's an art film that you can see only at highbrow theaters. — compare middlebrow, lowbrow
— highbrow /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/ noun, plural highbrows [count]
▪ The book is generally looked down upon by literary highbrows.
▪ The book is generally looked down upon by literary highbrows.
