high concept UK /ˌhaɪ ˈkɒnsɛpt/US /ˌhaɪ ˈkɑnˌsɛpt/noun 3high-concept adjective 2forms 1 noun3 •An appealing and easily communicable idea for a work (such as a book, film, or television programme).Tim Burton's influence [in Batman Returns] loomed large, as half-finished high concepts, consistent only in avoiding the constraints of plot, motive, and logic, abounded. — 1992 •(nonstandard) The overarching idea or theme of a work, particularly one perceived as highly artistic or intellectual.This is a novel of ideas—brimming with high concepts and complicated philosophical questions. At the same time, it is a novel full of heart. — 2009 •A style of work (such as a book, film, or television programme) characterized by appealing and easily communicable ideas. high-concept adjective2 •Of a work such as a book, film, or television programme: based on an appealing and easily communicable idea; also, of or relating to such a work.Yet for all its casual mayhem, Free Guy turns out to be a rather cuddly crowdpleaser, a high-concept blockbuster trifle with bubblegum ice cream clogging its circuits. — 2021 •(nonstandard) Based on an idea or theme, especially one regarded as highly artistic or intellectual.I’m not too sure about that new molecular gastronomy restaurant. It seems too high-concept and snooty for me. formshigh concepts
