highbred

/ˈhaɪˌbrɛd/
adjective
  1. Having good manners and refined behavior, as if raised in a high-class family.
    • Her highbred manners made her popular at the formal dinner.
    • He spoke in a highbred accent that suggested an expensive education.
    • The dog was highbred and responded to commands with perfect obedience.
  2. Of an animal, especially a horse or dog, from a pure and carefully selected lineage.
    • The highbred stallion won several racing championships.
    • Highbred horses are often more expensive than mixed-breed ones.
    • They paid a lot for a highbred puppy with champion parents.
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