noun
the activity of flying a glider
• Syn: ↑glide, ↑gliding, ↑sailplaning, ↑sailing
• Derivationally related forms: ↑soar, ↑sailplane (for: ↑sailplaning), ↑glide (for: ↑gliding), ↑glide (for: ↑glide)
• Hyponyms: ↑hang gliding, ↑parasailing, ↑paragliding
adjective
1. ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual (Freq. 2)
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soaring prices
• Similar to: ↑high
2. of imposing height; especially standing out above others
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an eminent peak
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lofty mountains
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the soaring spires of the cathedral
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towering icebergs
• Similar to: ↑high
Useful english dictionary. 2012.