high-flying

adjective

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

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Harry meets the Hogwarts staff, including Dumbledore, Snape, McGonagall and Hagrid, while attending his magical classes and trying out the high-flying sport of Quidditch. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 That matters specifically for the high-flying tech stocks that have powered the market higher in recent years. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 Vehicle-loving kids flip for Rubble’s bulldozer and Marshall’s fire truck, or Skye’s high-flying plane. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 30 Aug. 2026 Despite high-flying valuations and the risk of failure, analysts remain upbeat on room for future gains. — Avalon Pernell, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-flying

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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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