of, pertaining to, on, or part of any lofty mountain.

very high; elevated.

( initial capital letter ) of, pertaining to, on, or part of the Alps.

Botany . growing on mountains above the limit of tree growth

alpine plants.

( often initial capital letter ) of or pertaining to downhill skiing or a competitive downhill skiing event. Compare Nordic ( def. 3 ) .

( initial capital letter ) Anthropology . having the features characteristic of an Alpine.

( initial capital letter ) Anthropology . a member of a Caucasoid people found in central Europe and characterized by heavy body build, medium complexion, and straight to wavy hair.

adjective

aerial , elevated , high , high-reaching , in the clouds , lofty , montane , mountainous , rangy , snowcapped , soaring , towering