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high-profileattracting much attention or publicity; prominent

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: attracting much attention or publicity; prominent

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhaɪ ˈproʊfaɪl/

Korean meaning: 많은 관심이나 주목을 받는; 유명한, 저명한

Korean pronunciation: **하이** **프로**파일

Example Sentences

  • The high-profile wedding had more security guards than guests.
  • She avoided high-profile positions to maintain her privacy.
  • The high-profile restaurant charges $100 for a hamburger that tastes like cardboard.

high-profile

ADJECTIVE

//ˈhaɪ ˈproʊfaɪl//

attracting much attention or publicity; prominent

high-profile concept
💡 Concept

a famous actress in an elegant gown steps out of a luxury car onto the red carpet. Camera flashes burst from all directions as she poses and waves to the excited crowd. Dozens of photographers lean forward with their cameras while reporters hold microphones toward her. The crowd of fans behind barriers cheers and reaches out trying to get her attention. Security guards stand nearby managing the overwhelming response to her presence. someone attracting much attention and publicity due to their prominent status

high-profile rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From high-profile spotlight to low-profile delight!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈhaɪ ˈproʊfaɪl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈhaɪ ˈprəʊfaɪl/

🌳Etymology

Roothigh-profile

Origin

1960년대에 'high'(높은)와 'profile'(윤곽, 모습)이 결합되어 만들어진 합성어로, '높은 윤곽'에서 '눈에 잘 띄는, 주목받는'이라는 의미로 발전했습니다.

🎵Rhyme

profilelow-profile
profile
low-profile

🔗Collocations

high-profile case
high-profile politician
high-profile event
high-profile job
high-profile campaign
high-profile client

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The high-profile wedding had more security guards than guests.

She avoided high-profile positions to maintain her privacy.

😄 Fun example

The high-profile restaurant charges $100 for a hamburger that tastes like cardboard.

The company hired a high-profile lawyer for the lawsuit.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

prominentnotablefamouswell-knowncelebrated

Antonyms

low-profileobscureunknown

Related

publicitycelebrityspotlightprominentnotorious

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