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elevated lofty tall lofty high-ranking superior elevated upper lofty great grand towering supreme eminent exalted lofty proud haughty lofty dignified noble grandiose monumental imposing stately majestic elevated high-level high-minded high-spirited high-flying high-pitched high-strung steep sharp intense extreme profound deep acute vigorous potent powerful intense keen piercing bright radiant resplendent dazzling brilliant luminous lofty sublime transcendent outstanding exceptional remarkable notable conspicuous egregious flagrant gross extreme intense severe acute serious critical grievous dire profound far-reaching extensive comprehensive sweeping drastic radical pronounced evident clear unmistakable obvious apparent visible manifest patent palpable tangible perceptible discernible noticeable striking remarkable extraordinary unusual unusual outstanding exceptional preeminent dominant paramount supreme ruling governing prevalent dominant regnant ascendant controlling commanding overriding overbearing compelling constraining coercive forcing impelling driving urging prompting goading spurring prodding pushing thrusting

Meaning of High

The primary meaning of the word "high" is something that is great or large in amount, degree, or intensity.

Definitions

Used to describe something that is great or large in amount, degree, or intensity
Used to describe something that is elevated or lofty in position or character
Used to describe something that is advanced or sophisticated in terms of technology, culture, or ideas
Used to describe a strong or intense emotion, such as excitement, enthusiasm, or anxiety
Used to describe a state of being under the influence of a drug or other substance

Etymology of High

The word "high" comes from Old English "hēah", which is also the source of the Modern English word "high"
The Old English word "hēah" is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "hauhiz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "hoch"
The Proto-Germanic word "hauhiz" is derived from the Proto-Indo-European word "keu-", which carried a sense of elevation or height
The word "high" has been used in the English language since the 9th century, and has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings and connotations

Example Uses

The high mountain peaks were covered in snow
She has a high opinion of herself
The company is experiencing a high level of growth
He was feeling high after drinking too much coffee
The city is known for its high standard of living

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

low short small inferior subordinate poor weak mild slight moderate modest humble unassuming lowly base common ordinary mediocre unremarkable inconspicuous obscure unknown unimportant insignificant trivial petty minor slight negligible imperceptible invisible intangible inapparent unclear vague ambiguous uncertain doubtful questionable debatable low-grade substandard inferior second-rate third-rate poor-quality low-quality defective flawed imperfect unsatisfactory inadequate insufficient incomplete lacking deficient wanting missing absent

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