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Definition of highflyer

highflyer

/ˈhaɪˌflaɪ.ər/
high · fly · er
Plural:highflyers
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Adjective:high-flying
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highflyer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who has great ambition and a strong desire or potential for high achievement and success.

Example

"As a corporate highflyer, she was promoted to vice president before her thirtieth birthday."

2

A stock or business enterprise whose market value is rising rapidly or is perceived as highly speculative and lucrative.

Example

"Investors poured billions into technology highflyers during the market boom."

3

British Any of several European geometrid moths of the genus Hydriomena, typically having patterned wings that resemble tree bark.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Highflyer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/highflyer
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