The red balloon floated high above the treetops.

Meaning: The balloon was moving gently through the air at a high level, over the tops of the trees.

Choice of Words: Floated means to move or drift gently through the air or water without sinking. High means to be at a great elevation or distance from the ground. Above means to be at a higher level or position than something else. Treetops means the highest branches of a tree.

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