Synonyms for

Gliding

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

Definition

Moving smoothly and effortlessly through the air or over a surface.

Synonyms & similar words

soaring glide sailing sailplaning soaring sliding skiing skimming coasting floating drifting flying sailing glissading glancing skating riding streaming slipping cruising traversing progressing advancing moving

Example sentences

  1. The eagle was gliding gracefully through the sky.
  2. The skier was gliding down the mountain.
  3. The boat was gliding across the water.
  4. The ice skater was gliding effortlessly across the rink.
  5. The kite was gliding in the wind.

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  • The best things in life are the people we love, the places we've been, and the memories we've made along the way. They're the things that keep us steady when nothing else is. - Emily Giffin
  • Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. - Dalai Lama
  • The truth is rarely pure and never simple. - Oscar Wilde

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