Of exalted quality, character, or style; of a lofty, elevated, or superior kind; refined, sophisticated; honourable. Cf. high art n. at compounds 4, h…

Of good or excellent quality; superior, select.

In weakened sense in comparative and superlative constructions: high-ranking, having high authority… In the comparative (supremer, more supreme).

Of a higher, better, more excellent, or more comprehensive quality; superior.

Luxurious, sumptuous; of a superior kind.