Synonyms for

Highest

Verb / ˈhaɪʌst / Another word for highest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the greatest in amount, number, or degree

Synonyms & similar words

gamey highpitched gamy inhighspirits eminent high low mellow tallest greatest topmost supreme paramount ultimate utmost maximum top peak summit zenith apex pinnacle crest vertex acme climax culmination height

Synonyms by register

Formal

peak summit acme zenith

Informal

top best number one foremost

Literary

loftiest uppermost crested

Antonyms

lowest bottom minimum least base nethermost

Common collocations

  • highest point
  • highest level
  • highest degree
  • highest mountain
  • highest score
  • highest price
  • highest authority
  • highest honor

Word family

noun height
adverb highly

Usage note

Often used to describe a peak, maximum, or superlative position. Be mindful of context, as 'highest' can refer to physical elevation, rank, or quality.

Example sentences

  1. The giraffe is the highest animal in the world.
  2. The sun is highest in the sky at noon.
  3. My dad has the highest score in the game.
  4. The highest building in the city is the Empire State Building.
  5. She climbed to the highest point of the mountain.

Quotes

  • The highest form of ignorance is when you reject something you don't know anything about. - Wayne Dyer
  • The highest reward for a man's toil is not what he gets for it, but what he becomes by it. - John Ruskin
  • The highest result of education is tolerance. - Helen Keller

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