soaring

(noun) the activity of flying a glider. Synonyms: glide, gliding, sailplaning, sailing.

(verb) rise rapidly. Synonyms: soar, soar up, soar upwards, surge, zoom. Examples: "The dollar soared against the yen."

(verb) fly by means of a hang glider. Synonyms: hang glide, soar.

(verb) fly upwards or high in the sky. Synonyms: soar.

(verb) go or move upward. Synonyms: soar. Examples: "The stock market soared after the cease-fire was announced."

(verb) fly a plane without an engine. Synonyms: sailplane, soar.

(adj) ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual. Examples: "Soaring prices."

(adj) of imposing height; especially standing out above others. Synonyms: eminent, lofty, towering. Examples: "An eminent peak." "Lofty mountains." "The soaring spires of the cathedral." "Towering icebergs."