altus — meaning in English

English meaning

• deep adj Extending a long way down from the top or surface.
• high adj Extending a long way upward; tall or elevated.
• proud adj Feeling pleased and satisfied about something one has done or achieved.
• tall adj Having greater than average height.

Senses

altus is used for these senses in English:

• deep Extending far down from the top, or surface, to the bottom, literally or figuratively.
• proud Feeling honoured (by something); feeling happy or satisfied about an event or fact; gratified.

deep — full definition

1. adj Extending a long way down from the top or surface.
2. adj Profound or complex in meaning; not superficial.
3. adj Low in pitch, describing a voice or sound.
4. adj Intensely rich or saturated, describing colour.
5. adv Far into or down through something, physically or figuratively.

high — full definition

1. adj Extending a long way upward; tall or elevated.
2. adj Ranking above others in importance, status, or quality.
3. adj Large in amount, degree, or intensity.
4. adj Cheerful and excited, or, informally, under the influence of a drug.
5. adj Sharp or acute in pitch; producing rapid sound vibrations.

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