HIGH. adj. Exalted in a perpendicular direction at a distance from the surface of the earth. Opposed to low.
elevation. And as objects high above us are always out of our reach, it is in a metaphorical sense used to denote any thing that seems to be above the ordinary condition of mankind; or those qualities or endowments of mind that are not easily acquired; as, dignity or elevation of sentiment, dignity of rank, acuteness in reasoning on difficult subjects; pride, haughtiness, or any other quality which seems beyond the ordinary level of mankind; dearness of price, &c.