intended for a small group of people who are very intelligent, rich, powerful etc. This word often shows that you think people like this believe they are better than ordinary people
a glimpse into the rarefied world of the super-rich
Synonyms and related words
General words used to describe rank and status
above
above my paygrade
A-list
2
rarefied air does not contain much oxygen
Synonyms and related words
The air we breathe
a breath of air/wind
air
airborne
rarefied
adjective
US /ˈrerəˌfaɪd/
DEFINITIONS2
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intended for a small group of people who are very intelligent, rich, powerful, etc. This word often shows that you think people like this believe they are better than ordinary people
a glimpse into the rarefied world of the super-rich