Definition of HIGHBORN

highborn

Adjective Satellite

  • belonging to the peerage

Adj

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

Adjective

  • Originating from a noble or aristocratic family.

Examples

  • The HIGHBORN words, like ’QUIZ’ or ’JAZZ’, often command the highest scores in Scrabble.

Origin / Etymology

From high + born.

Synonyms

coroneted, titled

Antonyms

low-born

Scrabble Score: 17

highborn: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
highborn: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
highborn: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

highborn: valid Words With Friends Word