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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.
высоко расположенный
The high-lying town was often foggy in the morning.
В высоко расположенном городе по утрам часто стоял туман.
Additional translations
высоколежащийКнижн., географическое; чаще о рельефе, плато, территориях на большой высоте.
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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