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Definition of gliding

gliding

/ˈɡlaɪ.dɪŋ/
glid · ing
Adverb:glidingly
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Plural:glidings
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• adjective

1

Moving smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly along a surface or through the air.

Example

"The dancer crossed the stage with long, gliding steps that captivated the audience."

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• noun

1

The recreational activity or competitive air sport of flying in an unpowered aircraft such as a glider or sailplane.

Example

"She took up gliding at a local airfield to experience the thrill of silent, unpowered flight."

2

The act or process of moving smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly across a surface or through the air.

Example

"The effortless gliding of the swans across the calm lake created barely a ripple."

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• Rhymes for gliding

• Nearby Words

glibness
glide
glider
gliding
gliding lizard
glimmer
glimmering

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb glide, from Old English glidan ('to slip, slide, or move smoothly'), combined with the suffix -ing.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gliding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gliding
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