| 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. |
| highflier |
a person, aircraft, or other thing that flies high. [2 definitions] |
| high-flown |
excessive or extravagant, as in self-esteem, goals, or the like. [2 definitions] |
| high frequency |
a radio wave between three and thirty megahertz. |
| High German |
the dialects of the German language spoken in the central and southern parts of the country. (Cf. Low German.) [2 definitions] |
| high-grade |
of very good or superior quality. [2 definitions] |
| high-handed |
arbitrary and domineering in action or manner. |
| high hat |
see "top hat." |
| high-hat1 |
(informal) to treat snobbishly; condescend toward. [2 definitions] |
| high-hat2 |
a pair of cymbals mounted on a stand and struck together by means of a foot pedal, used esp. by drummers in jazz and rock bands. |