Synonyms for

Flying

Verb / ˈflaɪɪŋ / Another word for flying — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Moving through the air with wings or by some other means.

Synonyms & similar words

vaporize flee takeflight quick fly flight vanish pilot fell fast fastflying aviate wing soaring gliding hovering flitting fluttering drifting floating levitating swooping zooming whizzing darting skimming traversing coasting sliding moving traveling journeying progressing

Synonyms by register

Formal

soaring gliding aerial

Informal

cruising zipping zooming

Literary

aero- winged skyborne

Antonyms

grounded rooted static immobile stationary earthbound

Common collocations

  • flying high
  • flying low
  • flying blind
  • flying by the seat of one's pants
  • flying off the handle
  • flying colors
  • flying start
  • flying visit

Word family

noun flight
verb fly
adjective flying
adverb flyingly

Usage note

The word 'flying' can refer to literal aerial movement or be used metaphorically for rapid progress or losing control. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The butterfly is flying from flower to flower.
  2. The airplane is flying high up in the sky.
  3. The kite is flying in the wind.
  4. The superhero is flying through the city.
  5. The bee is flying back to its hive.

Quotes

  • The best way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one. If you're flying without wings, you're flying blind.
  • If you're flying, the safest place to store your valuables is in your stomach.
  • I'm flying high but I've got a feeling I'm falling.

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