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flying Synonyms

Another word for flying

Choosing another word for flying depends on context, so the 29 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 airborne geese passed across the autumn sky at dusk."

Strongest
airborne
Strong
volant
winged
soaring
gliding
hovering

• noun (Context 2)

The action, skill, or process of moving through the air or operating an aircraft.

Usage Example

"Harsh winter weather conditions made aviation hazardous for small regional aircraft."

Strongest
aviation
flight
Strong
piloting
airmanship
aeronautics
gliding
soaring

• adjective (Context 3)

Done hastily, briefly, or in rapid motion.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
fleeting
hurried
hasty
Strong
rapid
swift
quick
brief
whirlwind
fast
speedy

• adjective (Context 4)

Streaming, waving, or fluttering freely in the air.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
streaming
fluttering
waving
Strong
flapping
billowing
flowing
windblown
floating

Opposites of flying

The opposite of flying shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

flightless
slow
grounded
leisurely
unhurried
still
earthbound
motionless
See all opposites of flying

• Nearby Words

flyfish
flyfisher
flyfishing
flying
flying dragon
flying fox
flying gecko

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