soaring

Adjective

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

• ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual
  • soaring prices
    

Noun

• the activity of flying a glider

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  eminent , lofty , towering , glide , gliding , sailplaning , sailing