high
Far above ground
High is an old adjective that over the centuries has developed many meanings and expanded into other parts of speech: adverb and noun.
The core meaning—having considerable reach upwards—still holds, and has spread figuratively to include ways to characterize sound (a high-pitched scream), quantity (the temperature is in the high 80s), quality (high-grade weaponry), and rank (she tested highly among her peers).
Drug-intoxicated state
- buzzedMildly intoxicated
- wastedUsed without good result
- bakedCooked by dry heat
- blazedBurned with intensity
faded · lifted · zooted · fried · lit · euphoric · mellow · trippy
Superior select group
- prestigiousHaving high standing
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
esteemed · exalted · lofty · superior · ranking · nobility · aristocracy · upper-class
Height above reference point
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- peakUtmost height attained
- mountaintopSummit of a peak
- plateauFlat highland area
ridge · cliff · precipice · overlook · treeline · alpinism · acclimatization · climbing
Measured height above reference
- barometerInstrument gauging atmospheric pressure
- altimeterInstrument measuring elevation
- pressureForce upon contact
- readingInterpreting written text
gauge · meter · frequency · pitch · decibel · temperature · fever · voltage
Costing much money
- priceyCosting a lot
- costlyHigh in price
- premiumAdded cost for better
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
exorbitant · steep · overpriced · upscale · inflated · extravagant · lavish · opulent
Intense emotional high
- elationIntense triumphant joy
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- rushQuick sudden movement
ecstasy · bliss · rapture · jubilation · giddiness · excitement · adrenaline · buzz
Recognition for achievement
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- valedictorianTop-ranked graduating student
- magnaLatin for great
- summaComprehensive scholastic treatise
cum laude · dean's list · merit · excellence · accolade · accomplishment · standout · overachiever
stoned
Drug-intoxicated state
blazed · faded · lifted · zooted · fried · lit · euphoric · mellow · trippy · spaced
above
At greater height
skyward · elevated · raised · towering · soaring · lofty · tall · uppermost · topmost · apex
elite
Superior select group
- prestigiousHaving high standing
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
prominent · esteemed · exalted · lofty · superior · ranking · nobility · aristocracy · upper-class · highborn
elevation
Height above reference point
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- peakUtmost height attained
- mountaintopSummit of a peak
plateau · ridge · cliff · precipice · overlook · treeline · alpinism · acclimatization · climbing · ascent
altitude
Measured height above reference
- barometerInstrument gauging atmospheric pressure
- altimeterInstrument measuring elevation
- pressureForce upon contact
reading · gauge · meter · frequency · pitch · decibel · temperature · fever · voltage · dosage
expensive
Costing much money
luxury · exorbitant · steep · overpriced · upscale · inflated · extravagant · lavish · opulent · splurge
euphoria
Intense emotional high
- elationIntense triumphant joy
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
rush · ecstasy · bliss · rapture · jubilation · giddiness · excitement · adrenaline · buzz · fervor
honors
Recognition for achievement
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- valedictorianTop-ranked graduating student
- magnaLatin for great
summa · cum laude · dean's list · merit · excellence · accolade · accomplishment · standout · overachiever · prodigy
- high schoolUpper secondary institution
- high heelsElevated women's shoes
- high fiveCongratulatory palm-to-palm gesture
- high tideMaximum sea level
- high hopesStrong optimistic expectations
- too highExceeding acceptable level
highway, highly, highlight, higher, highest, highland, highs, highbrow, highlighted