rising meaning and definition

RISING noun

Definition of rising (noun)

1. a movement upward
   • "they cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon"
   • synonyms: ascension, ascent, rise
   • antonym: fall
2. organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
   • synonyms: insurrection, rebellion, revolt, uprising

RISING adjective

Definition of rising (adjective)

1. advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
   • "a rising trend"; "a rising market"
   • antonym: falling
2. sloping upward
   • synonyms: acclivitous, uphill
3. coming to maturity
   • "the rising generation"
   • synonyms: emerging
4. newly come into prominence
   • "a rising young politician"