soaring

/ˈsɔrɪŋ/
/ˈsɔrɪŋ/
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Other forms: soarings; soaringly

Definitions of soaring
  1. noun
    the activity of flying a glider
    synonyms: glide, gliding, sailing, sailplaning
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    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')
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