a greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount a (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high') s standing above others in quality or position a used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency s happy and excited and energetic s (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted s slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana)