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What is another word for Flying? – 125 Flying Synonyms

    Need another word for Flying? Use these synonyms of Flying from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    soaring gliding floating hovering sailing flying drifting rising lifting ascending mounting climbing surging swooping diving plummeting nose-diving spiraling twirling spinning swirling whirling zooming zipping darting flashing fleeting rushing racing speeding hurtling catapulting launching blasting

    Meaning of Flying

    The primary meaning of the word "flying" refers to the act of moving through the air, typically using wings or an aircraft.

    Definitions

    • Moving through the air, typically using wings or an aircraft
    • Capable of or adapted for moving through the air
    • Used to describe something that is happening or done quickly or briefly

    Etymology of Flying

    The word "flying" comes from the Old English word "flygan", which is also the source of the Modern English word "fly"
    The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe the act of moving through the air
    Over time, the word has taken on additional meanings, including the ability to move quickly or briefly

    Example Uses

    • The bird spread its wings and took to the sky, flying effortlessly on the wind currents
    • The airplane began flying at a low altitude before ascending to cruising height
    • The company is flying high after the successful launch of their new product

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    sinking falling dropping descending plummeting crashing sinking diving submerging immersion plunging tumbling stumbling tripping staggering crawling creeping sliding gliding slipping stumbling faltering failing