Having a vertical extent greater than the average; Having the upper end, tip, top, head, etc. a long way up; Having a great vertical extent (often greater than the horizontal extent); High.
Having a vertical extent greater than the average, said about a person.
Hard to believe (a story, a tale).
lofty in style; "he engages in so much tall talk, one never really realizes what he is saying"
too improbable to admit of belief; "a tall story"
(informal) impressively difficult; "a tall order"
great in vertical dimension; high in stature; "tall people"; "tall buildings"; "tall trees"; "tall ships"
