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FLYING Synonyms

There are 42 synonyms of the word flying. (exact relations)
There are 47 hypernyms of the word flying. (close relations)
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aeronautical
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or pertaining to aeronautics

airborne
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• moved or conveyed by or through air

floating
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of someone who floats on the water

adjective satellite

• borne up by or suspended in a liquid

• continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

• inclined to move or be moved about

• (of a part of the body) not firmly connected; movable or out of normal position

• not definitely committed to a party or policy

fluttering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the motion made by flapping up and down

gliding
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the activity of flying a glider

sailing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the work of a sailor

• riding in a sailboat

• the departure of a vessel from a port

• the activity of flying a glider

skimming
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid

• reading or glancing through quickly

• failure to declare income in order to avoid paying taxes on it

• the act of brushing against while passing

soaring
adjectiveadj
noun

• the activity of flying a glider

adjective satellite

• ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual

• of imposing height; especially standing out above others

volant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• with wings extended in a flying position

winged
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind

adjective satellite

• very fast; as if with wings

aviating
verbv
verb

• operate an airplane

flitting
verbv
noun

• a sudden quick movement

• a secret move (to avoid paying debts)

verb

• move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

hovering
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

• to hang about in a place beyond the proper or usual time

• hang in the air; fly or be suspended above

• be suspended in the air, as if in defiance of gravity

• hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing

levitating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• cause to rise in the air and float, as if in defiance of gravity

• be suspended in the air, as if in defiance of gravity

winging
verbv
noun

• a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

• one of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane

• a stage area out of sight of the audience

• a unit of military aircraft

• the side of military or naval formation

• a hockey player stationed in a forward position on either side

• (in flight formation) a position to the side and just to the rear of another aircraft

• a group within a political party or legislature or other organization that holds distinct views or has a particular function

• the wing of a fowl

• a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud

• an addition that extends a main building

verb

• travel through the air; be airborne

aviate
verbv
verb

• operate an airplane

flee
verbv
verb

• run away quickly

vanish
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• get lost, as without warning or explanation

• become invisible or unnoticeable

• pass away rapidly

• cease to exist

• decrease rapidly and disappear

wing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

• one of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane

• a stage area out of sight of the audience

• a unit of military aircraft

• the side of military or naval formation

• a hockey player stationed in a forward position on either side

• (in flight formation) a position to the side and just to the rear of another aircraft

• a group within a political party or legislature or other organization that holds distinct views or has a particular function

• the wing of a fowl

• a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud

• an addition that extends a main building

verb

• travel through the air; be airborne

abscond
verbv
verb

• run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along

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Alternatives for AERONAUTICAL

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