High-up

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    an important or influential (and often overbearing) person wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    High; elevated or tall.

Synonyms

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aerialairyascendingaspiringcolossaldignitary

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"He's some high-up in the ministry."

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