recherché

/ʁəʃɛʁʃe/ (roh-shehr-SHEH)

Definitions

1. adjective

difficult to understand or appreciate due to being obscure, esoteric, or sophisticated

“The artist’s use of avant-garde techniques created a truly recherché piece of art.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is difficult to understand or appreciate due to being obscure, esoteric, or sophisticated

“The critics accused the author of writing recherché fiction that catered only to a niche audience.”

Synonyms

  • esoteric
  • obscure
  • sophisticated

Antonyms

  • common
  • simple