high-born

IPA/ˌhaɪ ˈbɔːn/
IPA/ˌhaɪ ˈbɔːrn/

high-born — adjective

1. born into a noble or aristocratic family, with parents or ancestors who come fro

1.形容詞C1
釋義

born into a noble or aristocratic family, with parents or ancestors who come from the top tier of society

例句

Sivan came from a high-born family but chose to work as a village nurse.

came from a high-born family

The high-born princess could have married any lord, yet she loved quiet study.

high-born princess — common with titles

同義詞
  • aristocratic

    broader term — can describe behaviour, taste, or style, not just birth

  • noble

    also describes character ('a noble act'); 'high-born' refers specifically to lineage

  • blue-blooded

    informal equivalent, often used in stories or gossip

  • titled

    focuses on having a formal rank (duke, baron, etc.) rather than lineage in general

反義詞
  • low-born

    direct opposite, though now very rare and considered old-fashioned

  • common

    describes someone not from the nobility; less literary than 'low-born'

文法句型

high-born + noun

用法筆記

Frequently used in historical or literary contexts. In modern conversation, 'from an aristocratic family' or 'of noble birth' is more common.

常見錯誤

❌She is very high-born because she earns a lot of money.
✅She comes from a high-born family with a long history of titles and land.
💡'high-born' refers to family background and social class at birth, not wealth or personal achievement.