high-flying

adjective

high-fly·​ing ˈhī-ˈflī-iŋ How to pronounce high-flying (audio)
Synonyms of high-flyingnext
1
: marked by extravagance, pretension, or excessive ambition
2
: rising to considerable height

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The Hornets and their fans will miss his determination and high-flying athleticism. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026 Evans is known for his incredible high-flying maneuvers, but Levesque has advised him to focus on fundamentals. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026 There are no strictly kiddie rides, and some rides, like the high-flying Swings Over Del Mar and Bello Bay Cruise will thrill any age. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 1 July 2026 It had been scheduled to open on June 26 as part of the park's 65th anniversary, but that was delayed due to longer-than-expected testing of the high-flying roller coaster. — Doug Myers, CBS News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-flying

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of high-flying was in 1581

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