soaring
ˈsɔrɪŋ
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Definition of soaring - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
high flightflying or rising high in the air
  • The soaring eagle disappeared into the clouds..
gliding
2.
increaserising to a much higher level
  • The soaring prices are affecting everyone.
escalating surging

Noun

1.
aviationthe act of flying or gliding in the air
  • Soaring is a popular sport among aviation enthusiasts.
aviation flight gliding
2.
businesssharp increase in amount or value
  • The soaring of prices has affected everyone's budget..
escalation surge upswing
3.
metaphorRareintellectual or emotional riseRare
  • Her soaring during the speech inspired everyone.
ascent elevation uplift
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Expressions with soaring

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cause something to rise very quickly or very high
The news sent oil prices soaring.
cause share prices to rise quickly
The new product launch sent shares soaring.
feeling very happy or confident
She felt soaring high after receiving the good news.
strong cheer, energy and joy
After the win, the team talked all night in soaring spirits.
high prices that continue to rise
Consumers are struggling with soaring prices of everyday goods.

Origin of soaring

Old English, soar (to fly) + -ing (action)

Terms with soaring included in their meaning

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wingedadj.
flight
flying or soaring in the air
kitingadj.
movement
characterized by rapid or soaring movement
skyingadj.
flight
soaring or flying high in the sky

Examples of soaring in a sentence

  • We watched the soaring birds with amazement.
  • The soaring demand is hard to meet.
  • Soaring temperatures broke all records this summer.
  • The club organizes soaring events every summer.
  • Soaring requires skill and understanding of air currents.
  • The soaring of housing costs is alarming.

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  1. French:planant, planeur, ...
  2. German:emporsteigend, Segelfliegen, ...
  3. Italian:altissimo, volo a vela, ...
  4. Spanish:altísimo, vuelo sin motor, ...
  5. Portuguese:voando alto, voo planado, ...
  6. Chinese:翱翔的, 滑翔, ...
  7. Japanese:高く舞い上がる, 滑空, ...
  8. Arabic:مُحَلِّق, طَيَرَان شِرَاعِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:דּוֹאָה, דְּאִיָּה, ...
  10. Russian:парящий, планеризм, ...
  11. Ukrainian:високий політ, планеризм, ...
  12. Hindi:ऊर्ध्वगामी, उड़ान, ...
soar
sɔr

Definition of soar - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
bird flightfly high with little effort like a bird
  • The eagle soared above the mountains.
ascend fly glide
2.
rapid riserise rapidly or unusually high
  • The company's profits soared last year.
ascend climb rocket
3.
flightglide while maintaining altitude using air currents
  • The glider soared effortlessly in the sky.
fly glide

Noun

1.
flightupward flight into the air
  • The soar of the balloon amazed the children.
ascent climb
2.
altitudethe height reached by flying high
  • The pilot recorded the soar of the glider.
altitude height
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be significantly better than others
Her performance in the competition soared above the rest.
gain widespread approval or fame
The app soared in popularity among teenagers.
achieve a higher level of success or skill
The company aims to soar to new heights with its latest product.
increase quickly and by a large amount
Prices soar during times of high demand.
fly high in the sky with grace
The kite soared like an eagle in the strong wind.
move upward quickly and smoothly
The eagle soared up into the sky.

Origin of soar

Old English, sōrian (to rise)

Examples of soar in a sentence

  • Seagulls soared above the ocean waves.
  • Housing prices soared after the announcement.
  • The temperature soared to record highs this summer.
  • Eagles soar high above the mountains.
  • The balloon soared with the help of the wind.
  • His confidence soared after the successful presentation.

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  1. French:planer, envol, ...
  2. German:schweben, Aufstieg, ...
  3. Italian:volare, volo, ...
  4. Spanish:planear, ascenso, ...
  5. Portuguese:planar, voo, ...
  6. Chinese:翱翔, 飞升, ...
  7. Japanese:舞い上がる, 上昇, ...
  8. Arabic:حَلَّقَ, تَحْلِيق, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִדְאוֹת, הַמְרָאָה, ...
  10. Russian:парить, взлет, ...
  11. Ukrainian:парити, підйом, ...
  12. Hindi:ऊँचा उड़ना, ऊपर की उड़ान, ...
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