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high-flying

UK
/haɪˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/haɪˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/

Translations

high-flyingadjective
more high-flying
Comp.
most high-flying
Super.
UK
/haɪˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/haɪˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/
de haut volSurtout au sens figuré, pour une carrière, une entreprise ou une personne très ambitieuse et brillante.
She is a high-flying executive in a multinational corporation.
C’est une cadre de haut vol dans une multinationale.
Additional translations
ambitieuxSens plus général, surtout pour une personne ou une carrière.
spectaculairePour des figures, démonstrations ou performances aériennes.
Synonyms
exalted
soaring
ambitious
aspiring
successful
elevated
high-flyinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˌhaɪˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˌhaɪˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/
Functions as a participial adjective derived from the present participle of "fly".
qui vole hautPour un oiseau, un drone ou tout objet se déplaçant à grande hauteur dans les airs.
A high-flying drone hovered over the stadium.
Un drone qui vole haut planait au-dessus du stade.
Synonyms
high-ranking
enterprising
go-getting
elite
lofty
soaring
prosperous
successful
top-tier
top-flight
high-powered
high-achieving
ambitious

Definitions

high-flyingadjective
Ambitious and successful, often in a career or business context.
She is a high-flying executive in a multinational corporation.
Involving or characterized by a high level of excitement or risk.
The high-flying stunts in the air show left the audience in awe.
Located or moving at a considerable height, especially in the air.
High-flying birds traced circles against the blue sky.
high-flyinggerund / present participle
Moving or situated high in the air.
A high-flying drone hovered over the stadium.
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