Synonyms for

Highland

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

Definition

an area of land that is at a high elevation, especially a mountainous region

Synonyms & similar words

lowland upland upland plateau ridge summit alps andes rockies sierra foothills moorland wilderness backcountry outback bush badlands tundra taiga

Synonyms by register

Formal

upland mountainous region hinterland

Informal

the sticks outback backcountry

Literary

heights mountains crags

Antonyms

lowland plain valley basin flatland depression

Common collocations

  • Scottish highlands
  • highland games
  • highland cattle
  • highland region
  • highland scenery
  • highland culture
  • highland tour

Word family

noun highland
adjective highland

Usage note

Primarily refers to elevated, open, uncultivated land, especially in Scotland. Can also refer to any elevated region.

Example sentences

  1. The highland air was cool and crisp.
  2. We saw a herd of deer in the highlands.
  3. The Scottish highlands are famous for their beauty.
  4. Highlands can be difficult to navigate because of their steep terrain.
  5. The highland region receives a lot of rainfall each year.

Quotes

  • The mountains are calling and I must go. - John Muir
  • Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. - John Muir
  • I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees. - Sylvia Plath

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