soaring

adjective
UK: /ˈsɔːrɪŋ/
US: /ˈsɔːrɪŋ/

  1. Rising high in the air.

    1. The bird was soaring above the trees, circling gracefully.
    2. The soaring eagle is a symbol of freedom, independence, and great strength.

  2. Increasing rapidly or going beyond the usual level.

    1. The prices of goods are soaring due to inflation.
    2. Her soaring popularity is a testament to her hard work and talent in music.

  3. Emotionally uplifting or inspiring.

    1. The music had a soaring quality that lifted my spirits.
    2. The movie's soaring narrative inspired audiences worldwide, achieving global success.

Synonyms

towering ascending flying ballooning rising
soaring verb

  1. To fly high in the air, often effortlessly.

    1. The hawk is soaring in the sky.
    2. The glider can keep soaring for hours on end, using the warm air currents.

  2. To increase rapidly in value, amount, or level.

    1. The cost of living is soaring every year.
    2. Unemployment rates have been soaring since the economic recession began in the country.

  3. To feel or express great happiness or elation.

    1. My heart soared when I heard the good news.
    2. After winning the championship, the team felt like they were soaring above the clouds.
soaring noun

  1. The activity of flying high in the air, especially using a glider.

    1. Soaring is a thrilling sport.
    2. The pilot was passionate about soaring and spent every weekend at the airfield.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "soaring" in English means: Rising high in the air., Increasing rapidly or going beyond the usual level., Emotionally uplifting or inspiring..

The phonetic transcription of "soaring" is /ˈsɔːrɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈsɔːrɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "soaring": towering, ascending, flying, ballooning, rising.

Example usage of "soaring": "The bird was soaring above the trees, circling gracefully.". More examples on the page.