| high |
of great vertical extent; elevated; tall. [14 definitions] |
| high and dry |
deserted or stranded; without help. |
| highball |
an alcoholic drink containing liquor and a mixer such as water, soda, or the like. [4 definitions] |
| high beam |
the brighter, farther-reaching setting for the headlights of a vehicle. |
| highborn |
born into the aristocracy. |
| highboy |
a tall chest of drawers in two sections and standing on legs. |
| highbred |
bred from or having the characteristics of superior stock. |
| highbrow |
one who has or pretends to have highly sophisticated intellectual and cultural interests and tastes (often used disparagingly). [2 definitions] |
| high-bush cranberry |
a North American shrub that bears white flowers and tart scarlet berries. |
| High Church |
of or pertaining to a conservative party in the Anglican Church that advocates retaining many features of Catholic worship. (Cf. Broad Church, Low Church.) |
| high comedy |
comedy involving the upper social classes, featuring an intricate plot, sophisticated characterization, and witty dialogue. (Cf. low comedy.) |
| high commissioner |
a diplomatic representative of ambassadorial rank, representing one member country of the British Commonwealth to another. [2 definitions] |
| high-end |
of the high-priced sort and, at least ostensibly, of high quality. |
| high-energy |
providing food energy to the body quickly and easily. [3 definitions] |
| high-energy particle |
an atom or part of an atom having energy greater than one hundred thousand electron volts. |
| higher criticism |
the study of the Bible as to the authors, dates, and the like, as well as evidence concerning the meanings of the texts. (Cf. lower criticism). |
| higher-up |
(informal) someone who occupies an authoritative or relatively high position, as in a business or association. |
| high explosive |
an explosive that explodes extremely quickly and powerfully, such as TNT. |
| highfalutin |
(informal) ostentatious or pompous; high-flown. |
| high-fiber |
of a diet or food substance, containing a high concentration of undigestible plant carbohydrates. |
| high fidelity |
a method of sound recording and reproduction that captures and reproduces the entire range of audible frequencies with very little distortion. |