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Webster's 1913 Dictionary

HIGHFLIER

HIGHFLIER High "fli `er, n.

 

Defn: One who is extravagant in pretensions, opinions, or manners. Swift.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

highflier

high fli er |ˈhīflīər ˈhaɪflaɪər |(also highflyer, high-flyer ) ▶noun a person who is or has the potential to be very successful, esp. academically or in business: the company cannot expect to recruit many highfliers. DERIVATIVES high fly ing |-ˈflī -iNG |adjective

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

highflier

h ì gh fl í er -fl ý er 名詞 C 大望を抱く人, 野心家 ; 成功する力のある人 .