Synonyms for

Glides

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

Definition

To move smoothly and effortlessly.

Synonyms & similar words

gliding glide soaring coast sailing sailplaning slide semivowel slide skim coast sail drift flow slip glint glitter glisten glamorize glorify gleam glow shine sparkle flit fly roll

Example sentences

  1. The airplane glides through the clouds.
  2. The ice skater glides across the rink.
  3. The swan glides gracefully on the water.
  4. The paper glides smoothly through the printer.
  5. The skier glides down the slope with ease.

Quotes

  • She glides through the air with the greatest of ease.
  • A good skater skates where the puck is. A great skater skates to where the puck is going to be.
  • I am a dreamer. I know so little of real life that I just can't help re-living such moments as these in my dreams, for such moments are something I have very rarely experienced. I am going to dream about you the whole night, the whole week, the whole year.

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