What does high-flying mean?
High-flying means Characteristic of a highflier; extravagant in conduct or opinion..
High-flying
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Characteristic of a highflier; extravagant in conduct or opinion..
Example Sentences
As a bright young engineering graduate in the early 2000s she worked for a year as a "high-flying" analyst at Merrill Lynch, before she quit in disgust to write a novel based on the experience.
Synonyms for high-flying
Antonyms for high-flying
Related Words
Word Forms
- more high-flying
- most high-flying
- highflying
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for high-flying?
Common synonyms include pretentious, inflated, high-flown, high-sounding.
What is the opposite of high-flying?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use high-flying in a sentence?
As a bright young engineering graduate in the early 2000s she worked for a year as a "high-flying" analyst at Merrill Lynch, before she quit in disgust to write a novel based on the experience.
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