high fantasy /ˈhaɪ ˈfæntəsi/noun 3adjective 1forms 3 noun3 •A subgenre of fantasy fiction set in a secondary world or fantasy world as opposed to the primary world or real world. •A subgenre of fantasy fiction that focuses on universal events, instead of just those directly associated with the main characters.High fantasy is a complex, philosophical form of literature that focuses on themes such as the conflict between good and evil. — 1997 •A work in this subgenre. adjective1 •Having a rich fantasy life; including having imaginary companions and playing pretend games. formshigh fantasies · more high fantasy · most high fantasy