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high-flier

high-flier

5.8
An animal or aircraft that flies high above the ground
  • noun
  • /haɪˈflaɪər/
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  • The eagle is a remarkable high-flier, often spotted soaring above mountain peaks.

Examples

  • Many modern jets are designed to be high-fliers for long-distance travel.

  • Many high-fliers migrate to warmer climates in winter.

  • The falcon's reputation as a high-flier makes it a favorite among bird watchers.

  • The eagle is a remarkable high-flier.

  • The eagle is a remarkable high-flier, often spotted soaring above mountain peaks.

  • Many modern jets are engineered to be high-fliers, capable of cruising at altitudes above 30,000 feet.

  • The falcon's reputation as a high-flier makes it a favorite among bird watchers who seek to observe its graceful flight.

Antonyms

low-level
4 3.7

Happening close to the ground

How High

stratospheric
  • Specialized
4 6.9
high-flier
5.8
low-level
4 3.7

Surface Forms

high-flier singular
high-fliers plural

Morphology

high-flier = high + flier (transparent) = high + flier

A literal compound meaning an animal or aircraft that flies at a high altitude; directly composed from 'high' + 'flier'.

Etymology

The word high-flier is simply high ('up') plus flier ('one who flies'), so it literally means an animal or aircraft that flies at great height. That's why eagles, falcons, and some jets are called high-fliers.