Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rarefied-air
adjective
/ˈrɛəfəˌfaɪd/
Definition
Air that has a lower density and pressure than normal, commonly found at high altitudes.
Examples
- The climbers struggled in the rarefied air of the mountain summit.
- She enjoyed discussing ideas with her friends in the rarefied air of intellectual discourse.
- Living in such rarefied air can lead to a disconnect from everyday realities.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe an environment that is exclusive or elevated in status.
Synonyms
- elevated
- exclusive
- esoteric
- refined
