Plain English Meaning
The nose of the airplane is pointing upward compared to the horizon. It can describe how the airplane is sitting in the air, or a control movement that raises the nose.
Full Definition
An attitude in which the airplane's nose is raised above the horizon relative to the longitudinal axis, increasing pitch angle. Used to describe pitch attitude, control inputs, or trim settings that raise the nose.
Context Anchor
Seen when describing airplane attitude, control wheel movement, trim, takeoff, landing, and slow-flight handling.