Antonyms of adj low-lying

2 senses of low-lying

Sense 1
low-lying -- (having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level; "low-lying clouds")

INDIRECT (VIA low) -> high -- ((literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high'); "a high mountain"; "high ceilings"; "high buildings"; "a high forehead"; "a high incline"; "a foot high")

Sense 2
low-lying, sea-level -- (lying below the normal level; "a low-lying desert")

INDIRECT (VIA lowland) -> upland, highland -- (used of high or hilly country)

Similarity of adj low-lying

2 senses of low-lying

Sense 1
low-lying -- (having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level; "low-lying clouds")
       => low (vs. high) -- (literal meanings; being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension; "low ceilings"; "low clouds"; "low hills"; "the sun is low"; "low furniture"; "a low bow")

Sense 2
low-lying, sea-level -- (lying below the normal level; "a low-lying desert")
       => lowland (vs. upland) -- (of relatively low or level country)