haute

The definition of haute is a high level of elegance and fashion.

(adjective)

An example of something haute is an evening gown at the most famous fashion show in the world.

See haute in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of a high level of quality, fashion, etc.: often used to suggest affectation or snobbery

Origin: Fr, fem. of haut, high, grand: see haughty

See haute in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Fashionably elegant: “In Washington, haute gastronomy is at least as important as the national economy” (Ann L. Trebbe).

Origin:

Origin: From such phrases as haute couture

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