Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-high
Adverb
/ɒn haɪ/
Definition
Referring to a higher place or position, often used in a literal or metaphorical sense to indicate superiority or elevation.
Examples
- From the mountain peaks, the view is on-high, giving a breathtaking sight of the valleys below.
- The king was said to rule on-high, bestowed with the wisdom of his ancestors.
- Birds soaring on-high in the sky often evoke a sense of freedom and hope.
Meaning
The term ‘on-high’ is commonly used to describe something that is elevated or in a superior position, and it can also imply a sense of divine or majestic quality.
Synonyms
- above
- aloft
- overhead
- up high
