High-flier: meaning, definitions and examples
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high-flier
[ ˈhaɪˌflaɪər ]
successful person
A high-flier is a person who is very successful in their career or other activities, often achieving a high level of success at a young age.
Synonyms
go-getter, high achiever, overachiever
Examples of usage
- She's a real high-flier in the world of finance.
- Many high-fliers start their own businesses at a young age.
Translations
Translations of the word "high-flier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pessoa ambiciosa
🇮🇳 महत्त्वाकांक्षी व्यक्ति
🇩🇪 Hochflieger
🇮🇩 orang ambisius
🇺🇦 амбіційна людина
🇵🇱 ambitny człowiek
🇯🇵 野心家 (やしんか)
🇫🇷 personne ambitieuse
🇪🇸 persona ambiciosa
🇹🇷 hırslı kişi
🇰🇷 야망이 큰 사람
🇸🇦 شخص طموح
🇨🇿 ambiciózní osoba
🇸🇰 ambiciózny človek
🇨🇳 雄心勃勃的人
🇸🇮 ambiciozna oseba
🇮🇸 metnaðarfull manneskja
🇰🇿 амбициялы адам
🇬🇪 ამბიციური ადამიანი
🇦🇿 ambisiyalı insan
🇲🇽 persona ambiciosa
Word origin
The term 'high-flier' originated in the mid-20th century in reference to airplanes flying at high altitudes. Over time, it evolved to describe individuals who achieve great success and reach high levels in their endeavors. The term conveys a sense of ambition, drive, and accomplishment.