Synonyms for

Soaring

Verb / ˈsɔ:rɪŋ / Another word for soaring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

rising high in the air

Synonyms & similar words

gliding lofty sailplane glide soarupwards eminent soar hangglide towering soarup zoom surge sailplaning sailing flying gliding ascending climbing drifting floating lifting mounting rising uplifting winging levitating buoyant airborne aerial hovering skyward upward elevating upthrust

Synonyms by register

Formal

ascending rising climbing

Informal

flying high cruising taking off

Literary

winging skyward

Antonyms

falling descending plunging diving dropping sinking

Common collocations

  • soaring eagle
  • soaring prices
  • soaring high
  • soaring through the air
  • soaring ambition
  • soaring popularity
  • soaring temperatures

Word family

verb soar
adjective soaring

Usage note

Primarily used to describe upward movement, especially of birds or aircraft, but also figuratively for abstract concepts like prices or ambitions. Avoid using for simple walking or running.

Example sentences

  1. The bird soared over the trees.
  2. The plane was soaring in the sky.
  3. The kite was soaring high in the wind.
  4. The basketball player was soaring through the air to make a dunk.
  5. The hot air balloon was soaring over the city.

Quotes

  • The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active faith. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations. - Charles R. Swindoll
  • The sky has never been the limit. We are our own limits. It's then about breaking our personal limits and outgrowing ourselves to live our best lives. - Unknown

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