Highs — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun plural noun adjective /ˈnē-ˈhī/

Meaning & Definition of Highs

Highs (noun)

  1. an elevated place or region
  2. hill, knoll
  3. the space overhead, sky —usually used with on
  4. a feeling of euphoria that is experienced by some individuals engaged in strenuous running and that is held to be associated with a release of endorphins by the brain

Highs (plural noun)

  1. the good parts and bad parts

Highs (adjective)

  1. rising or reaching upward to the knees

Highs (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion

    "it took days for the high of the World Series win to wear off"

    similar: cloud nine, ecstasies, elations, euphorias, exhilarations, heavens, intoxications, paradises, raptures, rhapsodies, seventh heaven, swoons, transports
    related: exaltations, blisses, delights, enchantments, felicities, joys, pleasures, reveries, trances, inspirations, fervors, frenzies, passions, cheers, exuberances, gaieties, glees, jubilances, jubilations
    opposite: depressions
    near: miseries, woes, blues, dejections, desolations, despairs, despondencies, disheartenments, doldrums, dumps, glooms, melancholies, mopes

  2. the expanse of air surrounding the earth

    "V formations of honking geese on high mean winter will soon be here"

    similar: blues, firmaments, heavens, skies, welkins
    related: midairs, horizons, skylines

Related Entry: High (noun)

High is a different word from Highs. The synonyms below are for high, not for highs.

  1. a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion

    "it took days for the high of the World Series win to wear off"

    similar: cloud nine, ecstasy, elatedness, elation, euphoria, exhilaration, heaven, intoxication, paradise, rapture, rhapsody, seventh heaven, swoon, transport
    related: exaltation, blessedness, bliss, blissfulness, delight, enchantment, felicity, gladness, happiness, joy, joyfulness, joyousness, pleasure, reverie, trance, inspiration, fervor, frenzy, madness, passion, cheer, cheerfulness, exuberance, gaiety, glee, gleefulness, jubilance, jubilation, lightheartedness
    opposite: depression
    near: misery, sadness, unhappiness, woe, wretchedness, blues, dejection, desolation, despair, despondency, disconsolateness, disheartenment, dispiritedness, doldrums, downheartedness, dreariness, dumps, forlornness, gloom, gloominess, heartsickness, melancholy, mopes

  2. the expanse of air surrounding the earth

    "V formations of honking geese on high mean winter will soon be here"

    similar: blue, firmament, heaven(s), sky, welkin
    related: midair, horizon, skyline

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Highs

The most common words with a similar meaning to Highs:

cloud nine, ecstasies, elations, euphorias, exhilarations, heavens, intoxications, paradises, raptures, rhapsodies, seventh heaven, swoons, transports, blues, firmaments, skies, welkins

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Highs

Words with the opposite meaning of Highs:

depressions

Related Words for Highs

exaltations, blisses, delights, enchantments, felicities, joys, pleasures, reveries, trances, inspirations, fervors, frenzies, passions, cheers, exuberances, gaieties, glees, jubilances, jubilations, midairs, horizons, skylines

Near Antonyms of Highs

miseries, woes, blues, dejections, desolations, despairs, despondencies, disheartenments, doldrums, dumps, glooms, melancholies, mopes

Word Forms of Highs

Derived words: knee-high (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Highs

First known use: before 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Highs

highs and lows

Frequently Asked Questions about Highs

What does "Highs" mean?

"Highs" means an elevated place or region. As an a noun, a plural noun and an adjective, it is defined as: an elevated place or region. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Highs"?

Other words for "Highs" include cloud nine, ecstasies, elations, euphorias, exhilarations, heavens, intoxications and paradises. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Highs" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Highs"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Highs". Common alternatives include cloud nine, ecstasies, elations, euphorias, exhilarations, heavens, intoxications, paradises, raptures and rhapsodies.

What is the opposite of "Highs"?

Antonyms of "Highs" include depressions. Near antonyms include miseries, woes, blues and dejections.

How do you use "Highs" in a sentence?

Examples of "Highs" in a sentence: "it took days for the high of the World Series win to wear off"; "V formations of honking geese on high mean winter will soon be here".

Is "Highs" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Highs" can be used as a noun, a plural noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Highs"?

"Highs" is pronounced /ˈnē-ˈhī/.

What is the origin of the word "Highs"?

First known use: before 12th century.