high

high has 37 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 4.

Definitions

• v. i.. To hie.
• superl.. Elevated above any starting point of measurement, as a line, or surface; having altitude; lifted up; raised or extended in the direction of the zenith; lofty; tall; as, a high mountain, tower, tree; the sun is high.
• superl.. Regarded as raised up or elevated; distinguished; remarkable; conspicuous; superior; -- used indefinitely or relatively, and often in figurative senses, which are understood from the connection
• superl.. Elevated in character or quality, whether moral or intellectual; preeminent; honorable; as, high aims, or motives.
• superl.. Exalted in social standing or general estimation, or in rank, reputation, office, and the like; dignified; as, she was welcomed in the highest circles.
• superl.. Of noble birth; illustrious; as, of high family.
• superl.. Of great strength, force, importance, and the like; strong; mighty; powerful; violent; sometimes, triumphant; victorious; majestic, etc.; as, a high wind; high passions.
• superl.. Very abstract; difficult to comprehend or surmount; grand; noble.
• superl.. Costly; dear in price; extravagant; as, to hold goods at a high price.
• superl.. Arrogant; lofty; boastful; proud; ostentatious; -- used in a bad sense.
• superl.. Possessing a characteristic quality in a supreme or superior degree; as, high (i. e., intense) heat; high (i. e., full or quite) noon; high (i. e., rich or spicy) seasoning; high (i. e., complete) pleasure; high (i. e., deep or vivid) color; high (i. e., extensive, thorough) scholarship, etc.
• superl.. Strong-scented; slightly tainted; as, epicures do not cook game before it is high.