adj
Uncommon
soaring
Soaring (adj) means rising rapidly to a great height. Example: “Soaring inflation made groceries much more expensive.”
adj
1
Rising rapidly to a great height.
"Soaring inflation made groceries much more expensive."
noun
1
The act of flying high without effort, or rising rapidly.
"The soaring of the hawks over the valley was mesmerizing to watch."
How to use soaring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something rising fast and high, whether a bird in flight or costs going up sharply.
Common pairings
soaring prices
soaring temperatures
soaring above
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Word forms
- Plural
- soarings
- Comparative
- more soaring
- Superlative
- most soaring
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What does “soaring” mean?
The word “soaring” means rising rapidly to a great height. In plain terms, describes something rising fast and high, whether a bird in flight or costs going up sharply.
How do you use “soaring” in a sentence?
Here is “soaring” used in a sentence: “Soaring inflation made groceries much more expensive.”
What part of speech is “soaring”?
Depending on how it is used, “soaring” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “soaring” a common word?
“Soaring” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “soaring” have?
“Soaring” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: rising rapidly to a great height.
