soaring

/ˈsɔrɪŋ/

/ˈsɔrɪŋ/

Other forms: soarings; soaringly

Definitions of soaring

1. noun

   the activity of flying a glider
   synonyms: glide, gliding, sailing, sailplaning

   types:

   hang gliding

   gliding in a hang glider

   paragliding, parasailing

   gliding in a parasail

   type of:

   flight, flying

   an instance of traveling by air
2. adjective

   ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual
   “soaring prices”

   synonyms:

   high

   greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
3. adjective

   of imposing height; especially standing out above others
   “the soaring spires of the cathedral”

   synonyms: eminent, lofty, towering

   high

   (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high')