FLYING Synonyms
There are 47 hypernyms of the word flying. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for FLYING
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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 | ||||||||