adjective Physically elevated, extending above a base or average level: Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.
The balloon rose high in the sky. The wall was high. a high mountain
adjective Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.
The balloon rose high in the sky. The wall was high. a high mountain
adjective Relatively elevated; rising or raised above the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
adjective Of a ball, above the batter's shoulders.
the pitch (or: the ball) was high
adjective Pertaining to (or, especially of a language: spoken in) an area which is at a greater elevation, for example more mountainous, than other regions.
adjective Having a specified elevation or height; tall.
three feet high three Mount Everests high
adjective Elevated in status, esteem, or prestige, or in importance or development; exalted in rank, station, or character.
The oldest of the elves' royal family still conversed in High Elvish.
adjective Most exalted; foremost.
the high priest, the high officials of the court, the high altar