высо́кий — meaning in English

English meaning

• elevated adj Raised above the surrounding area or the ground.
• high adj Extending a long way upward; tall or elevated.
• lofty adj Very tall or high.
• tall adj Having greater than average height.
• towering adjective Extremely tall, especially compared to the surroundings.

Senses

высо́кий is used for these senses in English:

• elevated (linguistics) Of a higher register or style.
• high-pitched Of a sound, having a high pitch.
• lofty High, tall, having great height or stature.
• lofty Idealistic, implying over-optimism.
• tall (of a person) Having a vertical extent greater than the average. For example, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be considered to be tall.
• tall (of a building, etc.) Having its top a long way up; having a great vertical (and often greater than horizontal) extent.
• towering Very tall or high and dwarfing anything around it.

elevated — full definition

1. adj Raised above the surrounding area or the ground.
2. adj Higher than normal, especially describing a level or measurement.
3. adj Of higher rank, status, or refinement.

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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