HIGHFLYING Antonyms
Definition of HIGHFLYING
Best Opposite Words For HIGHFLYING
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earthbound | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • confined to the earth • lacking wit or imagination | ||||||||
humble | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful adjective satellite • low or inferior in station or quality • used of unskilled work (especially domestic work) • of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense) verb • cause to be unpretentious • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | ||||||||
low | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • less than normal in degree or intensity or amount • being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension • used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency noun • British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963) • an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation • a low level or position or degree • the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving adverb • in a low position; near the ground adjective satellite • very low in volume • unrefined in character • of the most contemptible kind • low or inferior in station or quality • no longer sufficient • subdued or brought low in condition or status • filled with melancholy and despondency verb • make a low noise, characteristic of bovines | ||||||||
modest | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself • not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance adjective satellite • not large but sufficient in size or amount • free from pomp or affectation • low or inferior in station or quality • humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness • relatively moderate, limited, or small | ||||||||
stationary | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • standing still • not capable of being moved | ||||||||
unambitious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having little desire for success or achievement | ||||||||
unassuming | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not arrogant or presuming | ||||||||
grounded | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the solid part of the earth's surface • a rational motive for a belief or action • the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface • a relation that provides the foundation for something • a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle) • the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground • material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) • a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused • a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage) • (art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting • the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface verb • fix firmly and stably • confine or restrict to the ground • place or put on the ground • instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject • bring to the ground • hit or reach the ground • throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage • (baseball) a hit that travels along the playing field. • cover with a primer; apply a primer to • connect to a ground • use as a basis for; found on |