1. (

• glide ,
• gliding ,
• sailplaning ,
• soaring ,
• sailing ,

) the activity of flying a glider ;

1. (

• soaring

) ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual; "soaring prices" ;

2. (

• eminent ,
• lofty ,
• soaring ,
• towering

) of imposing height; especially standing out above others; "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering icebergs" ;