highest Meaning & Definition
What Does Highest Mean?
Highest is used as an adjective meaning superlative form of high: most high. As an adverb, it means superlative form of high: most high. As an adverb, it means In or to an elevated position.
Highest in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈhaɪ.ɪst// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | ultimate, peak and maximum |
| Antonyms | low |
Highest Definition (Adjective)
- superlative form of high: most high
Highest as an Adverb
- superlative form of high: most high
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
- Relatively elevated; rising or raised above the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
- Having a specified elevation or height; tall.
three feet high three Mount Everests high
- Elevated in status, esteem, prestige; exalted in rank, station, or character.
The oldest of the elves' royal family still conversed in High Elvish.
- Of great importance and consequence: grave (if negative) or solemn (if positive).
high crimes, the high festival of the sun
- Consummate; advanced (e.g. in development) to the utmost extent or culmination, or possessing a quality in its supreme degree, at its zenith.
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) colour; high (i.e. extensive, thorough) scholarship; high tide; high [tourism] season; the High Middle Ages
- (in several set phrases) Remote in distance or time.
high latitude, high antiquity
- (in several set phrases) Very traditionalist and conservative, especially in favoring older ways of doing things; see e.g. high church, High Tory.
- Elevated in mood; marked by great merriment, excitement, etc.
in high spirits
- (of a lifestyle) Luxurious; rich.
high living, the high life
- Lofty, often to the point of arrogant, haughty, boastful, proud.
a high tone
- (with "on" or "about") Keen, enthused.
- (of a body of water) With tall waves.
- Large, great (in amount or quantity, value, force, energy, etc).
My bank charges me a high interest rate. I was running a high temperature and had high cholesterol. high voltage high prices high winds a high number
- (acoustics) Acute or shrill in pitch, due to being of greater frequency, i.e. produced by more rapid vibrations (wave oscillations).
The note was too high for her to sing.
- Made with some part of the tongue positioned high in the mouth, relatively close to the palate.
- Greater in value than other cards, denominations, suits, etc.
- (of meat, especially venison) Strong-scented; slightly tainted/spoiled; beginning to decompose.
Epicures do not cook game before it is high.
- Intoxicated; under the influence of a mood-altering drug, formerly usually alcohol, but now (from the mid-20th century) usually not alcohol but rather marijuana, cocaine, heroin, etc.
- (of a sailing ship) Near, in its direction of travel, to the (direction of the) wind.
Adverb
- In or to an elevated position.
How high above land did you fly?
- In or at a great value.
Costs have grown higher this year again.
- At a pitch of great frequency.
I certainly can't sing that high.
Synonyms of Highest
Highest synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Highest
Highest in a Sentence
The balloon rose high in the sky. The wall was high. a high mountain
three feet high three Mount Everests high
The oldest of the elves' royal family still conversed in High Elvish.
high crimes, the high festival of the sun
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) colour; high (i.e. extensive, thorough) scholarship; high tide; high [tourism] season; the High Middle Ages
high latitude, high antiquity
in high spirits
high living, the high life
a high tone
My bank charges me a high interest rate. I was running a high temperature and had high cholesterol. high voltage high prices high winds a high number
The note was too high for her to sing.
Epicures do not cook game before it is high.
How high above land did you fly?
Costs have grown higher this year again.
I certainly can't sing that high.
Word Forms & Grammar
highest
Words That Rhyme With Highest
Pronouncing Highest
Highest is pronounced //ˈhaɪ.ɪst// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Highest
Is highest an adjective or an adverb?
Highest is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as an adverb.
What is another word for highest?
You can replace highest with words such as ultimate, peak and maximum. See the full list of highest synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of highest?
The opposite of highest is low.