HIGH, adj. Exalted in a perpendicular direction at a distance from the surface of the earth, and opposed to low.
5. As this is an indefinite term, tending to denote any thing which is elevated above us, it may be combined with almost every noun which admits of this elevation. Hence, as objects high above us are always out of our reach, it is in a metaphorical sense used to denote any thing which seems to be above the ordinary condition of mankind, or those qualities or endowments of mind which 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.