This is the 8046th most frequent German word.
höhenflug
"Höhenflug" means "a soaring flight" or figuratively "a euphoric high" or "period of great success."
Metaphorically used to describe a rise in success or achievement.
Sein plötzlicher Höhenflug überraschte seine Kollegen.
His sudden rise to success surprised his colleagues.
Literally used to describe a bird's high-altitude flight.
Der Vogel befand sich auf einem erstaunlichen Höhenflug.
The bird was on an astonishing high-altitude flight.
Figuratively implies an impressive or elevated state of performance.