high-toned

/ˌhaɪ ˌˈtoʊnd/
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Definitions of high-toned
  1. adjective
    pretentiously elegant
    “a high-toned restaurant”
    synonyms: high-class
    elegant
    refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
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