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high-lying

UK
/ˈhaɪ ˌlaɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈhaɪ ˌlaɪ.ɪŋ/

Translations

high-lyinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈhaɪ ˌlaɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈhaɪ ˌlaɪ.ɪŋ/
Used as a descriptive adjective, usually attributive or predicative; comparison forms are not normally used.
situé en altitude
The village is built on a high-lying plateau.
Le village est construit sur un plateau situé en altitude.
Additional translations
élevéSe dit surtout d’un lieu ou d’une région.
Synonyms
elevated
uplifted
raised
mountainous
alpine
lofty
highland
upland
high-elevation
high-altitude
Antonyms
low-lying

Definitions

high-lyinggerund / present participle
situated at a high elevation; elevated or located above the surrounding area.
The village is built on a high-lying plateau.
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