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haute

haute

8.3
Very high-class and fashionable, often for food or clothing
  • adjective
  • /oʊt/
translation icon : elegante
  • She wore a stunning haute couture dress that made her the center of attention at the gala.

Examples

  • The art gallery showcased a collection of haute designs that exemplified modern elegance.

  • And then we have the shade Haute Haute Couture.

  • OK, going in with with Haute holidays, which is a very pinky pink.

  • The restaurant is renowned for its haute cuisine, attracting food lovers from around the world.

Synonyms

fancy
vshaute
497 2.7

Decorative and not plain, often with many small details

is more about restrained elite elegance than ornamentation
elegant
vshaute
165 3.3

Having an attractive, stylish look that shows good taste

leans more toward elite fashionable or culinary contexts
classy
vshaute
133 4.1

Being elegant and stylish and showing good taste

signals a stronger sense of upper-class fashionable status
smart
vshaute
127 2.4

Looks neat, clean, and fashionable

is more exclusive and tied to high-end fashionable circles
exquisite
vshaute
105 5.5

Very beautiful, delicate, and well made, like a piece of jewelry

focuses more on being exclusive and fashionably high-end
stylish
vshaute
85 2.0

Clothes or rooms that look fashionable and attractive

carries more elite and high-end connotations beyond trendiness
upscale
vshaute
66 5.5

Expensive and high quality, liked by people with more money

focuses more on elite fashionability and stylish elegance
luxurious
vshaute
62 5.6

Something that is very comfortable and expensive and shows someone is rich

puts more weight on elite fashion and high-class image
chic
vshaute
57 3.5

Elegant and fashionable in a simple, modern way

is more about upscale sophistication and exclusive style
high-class
vshaute
20 5.8

Showing elegant, expensive style that makes someone seem richer or more important

is used more for exclusive fashionable style and cuisine
swanky
vshaute
  • Informal
18 7.4

Very stylish and expensive-looking, like a fancy car or hotel

is more about refined, high-end taste without loud display
opulent
vshaute
15 7.7

Very rich and expensive in a way that shows great wealth

emphasizes fashionable elegance rather than pure ostentation
deluxe
vshaute
14 4.3

A more expensive, high quality version with extra comfort and features

is more about exclusive fashionable status and refined taste
dressy
vshaute
12 3.6

Suitable for formal events like a wedding or party

is more exclusive and tied to high-end fashionable circles
ritzy
vshaute
  • Informal
7 7.5

Expensive and fashionable, showing that someone has money

is more restrained toward elite style and culinary prestige
high
vshaute
5 6.3

In a rich and expensive way

focuses more on exclusive fashionable style and refined image
refined
vshaute
  • Formal
4 4.1

Showing elegant, polite manners and good taste

is more about social exclusivity and high fashion appeal
high-toned
vshaute
1 8.7

Very fancy in a way that tries to impress people

is more genuinely high-class and fashionably tasteful
très chic
vshaute
1 9.2

Very stylish and elegant

leans more toward exclusive high-end style, often in cuisine
supercool
vshaute
  • Informal
1 4.7

Very fashionable and liked by many people

is narrower, aimed at elite fashionable or culinary contexts
ultrarefined
vshaute
8.1

Very elegant and cultured in style or manners

focuses more on high social class and exclusive fashion
soignée
vshaute
  • Formal
9.9

Very well dressed and neatly groomed in a stylish way

emphasizes overall high-class status and fashionable taste
4.4

Very stylish and popular with people who follow new fashions

places more emphasis on elite elegance and exclusive taste
super-smart
vshaute
4.0

Very fashionable and neatly dressed

is more about exclusive high fashion rather than sharp dressing alone
cool and stylish
vshaute
  • Slang
3.4

Looking fashionable and attractive in a way people admire

leans more toward formal high-class elegance and exclusive taste

Antonyms

tacky
  • Informal
68 4.3

Showy in a cheap way that looks bad

low-class
  • Offensive
9 4.9

From the lowest social or economic group and seen as having low status

Compounds

Clothes that are very expensive and made to fit one person by top fashion designers

Careful, skillful cooking that makes very good dishes in a formal French style

How Fashionable

haute
8.3
elegant
165 3.3
chic
37 4.9
stylish
85 2.0
fashionable
85 2.6

Surface Forms

haute positive

Etymology

Haute comes from the French word haut, which means 'high', and you see it in phrases like haute couture and haute cuisine to show something is top-class or very fashionable. That's why haute suggests 'high-class' or elegant.