highflyer

/ˈhaɪflaɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who travels frequently, especially by air, and often spends a lot of money.

“She’s a highflyer in the corporate world, always attending luxury conferences.”

2. noun

A bird that flies high in the air, especially a bird of prey.

“The eagles are a common sight for highflyers in the open sky.”

3. noun

A person or thing that flies high, especially in terms of social status or achievement.

“The celebrity couple is known as highflyers in the entertainment industry.”

Synonyms

  • jetsetter
  • socialite

Antonyms

  • homebody
  • stay-at-home