highroad

/ˈhaɪˌroʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

a path or route considered to be the most direct, safe, or respectable one, especially in a difficult or uncertain situation.

“She chose to take the highroad and avoid getting involved in the scandal.”

2. noun

a main road, especially a highway.

“The highway was a highroad that connected the city to the nearby town.”

3. noun

the right or moral course of action, especially in a difficult situation.

“Taking the highroad meant standing up for what was right, even if it meant going against the crowd.”

Synonyms

  • highway
  • main road
  • main street
  • principal road

Antonyms

  • dead end
  • wrong turn