soaring meaning

UK US /ˈsɔrɪŋ/ 2 syllables

soaring (adjective): ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual.

soaring has 3 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.

soaring as an adjective

  1. ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual
    • soaring prices

    Similar: high

  2. of imposing height; especially standing out above others
    • an eminent peak
    • lofty mountains
    • the soaring spires of the cathedral
    • towering icebergs

    Synonyms: eminent, lofty, towering

    Similar: high

soaring as a noun

  1. the activity of flying a glider

    Synonyms: glide, gliding, sailplaning, sailing

    Type of: flight

    Kinds: hang gliding, parasailing

    Related forms: soar

How to pronounce soaring

soaring is pronounced /ˈsɔrɪŋ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with soaring

Word lists: words starting with SO · words ending in NG · 7-letter words

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