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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/
She is a high-flying executive in the company.
Она амбициозный руководитель в компании.
The high-flying bird soared above the mountains.
Высоколетящая птица парила над горами.
Synonyms
elevated
aspiring
successful
soaring
exalted
ambitious
high-flyinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˌhaɪˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˌhaɪˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/
Functions as a participial adjective derived from the present participle of "fly".
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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