high-lying

adjective

Higher than nearby areas.

Opposite

Meanings

adjectivehigh-lying (comparative higher-lying, superlative highest-lying)

comparative higher-lying · superlative highest-lying

  1. Higher than nearby areas.

    Antonyms: low-lying

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveHigher than nearby areas.

Opposite

Translations

Polish wysoko położony, wyżynny
  • wysoko położonyhigher than nearby areas
  • wyżynnyhigher than nearby areas
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Chicago

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