haut

/oʊ/ or /oʊt/ (US), /oʊ/ (UK)

Definitions

1. adjective

high, tall, or lofty in stature or appearance

“The model stood tall and haut at the fashion show.”

2. noun

the upper or highest part of something

“The haut of the mountain towered above the village.”

3. noun

a stringed musical instrument with a long neck and fretted strings, used in Baroque music

“The Baroque orchestra featured a beautiful haut.”

4. verb

to raise or elevate something to a high position

“The crane hauted the heavy load onto the truck.”

Synonyms

  • elevated
  • lofty
  • tall

Antonyms

  • low
  • short