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The word “highest” has 2 syllables: high-est

It's pronounced as /ˈhaɪəst/

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In the thesaurus, “highest” has 86 synonyms and 31 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for highest along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for highest

Antonyms for highest

Meanings of highest

  • adjective
    1. Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.
    2. Relatively elevated; rising or raised above the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
    3. Having a specified elevation or height; tall.
    4. Elevated in status, esteem, prestige; exalted in rank, station, or character.
    5. Of great importance and consequence: grave (if negative) or solemn (if positive).
    6. Consummate; advanced (e.g. in development) to the utmost extent or culmination, or possessing a quality in its supreme degree, at its zenith.
    7. (in several set phrases) Remote in distance or time.
    8. (in several set phrases) Very traditionalist and conservative, especially in favoring older ways of doing things; see e.g. high church, High Tory.
    9. Elevated in mood; marked by great merriment, excitement, etc.
    10. (of a lifestyle) Luxurious; rich.
    11. Lofty, often to the point of arrogant, haughty, boastful, proud.
    12. (with "on" or "about") Keen, enthused.
    13. (of a body of water) With tall waves.
    14. Large, great (in amount or quantity, value, force, energy, etc).
    15. (acoustics) Acute or shrill in pitch, due to being of greater frequency, i.e. produced by more rapid vibrations (wave oscillations).
    16. Made with some part of the tongue positioned high in the mouth, relatively close to the palate.
    17. Greater in value than other cards, denominations, suits, etc.
    18. (of meat, especially venison) Strong-scented; slightly tainted/spoiled; beginning to decompose.
    19. Intoxicated; under the influence of a mood-altering drug, formerly usually alcohol, but now (from the mid-20th century) usually not alcohol but rather marijuana, cocaine, heroin, etc.
    20. (of a sailing ship) Near, in its direction of travel, to the (direction of the) wind.
  • adverb
    1. In or to an elevated position.
    2. In or at a great value.
    3. At a pitch of great frequency.

Example Sentences

  • This mountain has the highest peak in the region.
  • She achieved the highest score in the class.
  • The company reported its highest profits this year.
  • Safety is the highest priority in this project.
  • He was promoted to the highest position in the department.

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