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flying Antonyms

Opposite of flying

Because the opposite of flying shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Moving or capable of moving through the air by means of wings or mechanical flight.

Usage Example

"A flock of flightless geese passed across the autumn sky at dusk."

Strongest
flightless
grounded
Strong
earthbound
terrestrial

• adjective (Context 2)

Done hastily, briefly, or in rapid motion.

Usage Example

"The sprinter gained an early advantage by getting off to a slow start."

Strongest
slow
leisurely
unhurried
Strong
prolonged
sluggish
extended

• adjective (Context 3)

Streaming, waving, or fluttering freely in the air.

Usage Example

"She galloped across the open meadow with her still hair streaming behind her."

Strongest
still
Strong
motionless
drooping
limp

Similar words to flying

Words similar to flying shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

streaming
flight
aviation
airborne
fleeting
fluttering
hurried
waving
See all synonyms of flying

• Nearby Words

flyable
flyaway
flyball
flying
flyover
flypaper
flyweight

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Flying. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/flying
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