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soaring

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsɔɹɪŋ// UK //sˈɔːɹɪŋ// soar·ing

adj. rising very high or very quickly. You use this to describe things like tall buildings, birds in the sky, or prices that are going up fast.

adj. rising to a great height or increasing rapidly in magnitude. Often used to describe physical structures, avian flight, or economic indicators like inflation and stock prices.


SIMPLE

The soaring prices of houses make it hard for young people to buy.

CONTEXTUAL

The city is famous for its soaring skyscrapers that dominate the skyline for miles.

COMPLEX

Investors remained cautious despite the soaring profits reported in the final quarter, fearing that such rapid growth was unsustainable in the current volatile market.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun; when describing prices or emotions, it implies a dramatic or impressive increase.

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