soaring soaring /ˈsɔrɪŋ/

adjective

1. () Ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual  ( soaring )
   ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual
    Soaring prices
   soaring prices
   
2. Of imposing height; especially standing out above others  ( eminent , soaring , towering , lofty )
   of imposing height; especially standing out above others
    An eminent peak
   an eminent peak
    Lofty mountains
   lofty mountains
    The soaring spires of the cathedral
   the soaring spires of the cathedral
    Towering icebergs
   towering icebergs
   

noun

1. The activity of flying a glider  ( glide , gliding , sailing , sailplaning , soaring )
   the activity of flying a glider
    Gliding is a popular sport in many parts of the world, with enthusiasts taking to the skies to soar like birds
   Gliding is a popular sport in many parts of the world, with enthusiasts taking to the skies to soar like birds
   
   

 infructescence infructescence /ɪnˌfruːkˈtɛnsəns/

noun

1. The fruiting stage of the inflorescence  ( infructescence )
   the fruiting stage of the inflorescence
    The infructescence of the plant was heavy with ripe seeds.
   The infructescence of the plant was heavy with ripe seeds.
   
   

 oolong oolong /ˈuːlɔŋ/

noun

1. Chinese tea leaves that have been partially fermented before being dried  ( oolong )
   Chinese tea leaves that have been partially fermented before being dried
    Jane prefers oolong over green tea because of its unique flavor profile.
   Jane prefers oolong over green tea because of its unique flavor profile.
   
   

 eccentric eccentric /ˌɛkˈsɛntrɪk/

adjective

1. () Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual  ( flakey [Informal] , flaky [Informal] , freakish , freaky [Informal] , gonzo [Informal, N. American] , off-the-wall [Informal] , outlandish , outre , outré , bizarre , eccentric )
   conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
    Restaurants of bizarre design--one like a hat, another like a rabbit
   restaurants of bizarre design--one like a hat, another like a rabbit
    Famed for his eccentric spelling
   famed for his eccentric spelling
    A freakish combination of styles
   a freakish combination of styles
    His off-the-wall antics
   his off-the-wall antics
    The outlandish clothes of teenagers
   the outlandish clothes of teenagers
    Outre and affected stage antics
   outre and affected stage antics
   
2. () Not having a common center; not concentric  ( nonconcentric , eccentric )
   not having a common center; not concentric
    Eccentric circles
   eccentric circles
   

noun

1. () A person with an unusual or odd personality  ( eccentric person , flake [Informal, N. American] , geek [Informal] , eccentric , oddball [Informal] )
   a person with an unusual or odd personality
     The eccentric artist had a unique sense of style and a quirky personality.
   The eccentric artist had a unique sense of style and a quirky personality.
   
   
2. A person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)  ( case , eccentric , character , type )
   a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
    A real character
   a real character
    A strange character
   a strange character
    A friendly eccentric
   a friendly eccentric
    The capable type
   the capable type
    A mental case
   a mental case