Associations to the word «Highflier»

Wiktionary

HIGHFLIER, noun. A person who or a type of aircraft that flies at high elevations.
HIGHFLIER, noun. (idiomatic) An ambitious person, especially one who takes risks or has an extravagant lifestyle.

Dictionary definition

HIGHFLIER, noun. A person of great ability and ambition.

Wise words

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