Synonyms for flying
ˈflaɪ ɪŋfly·ing

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.0 / 3 votes

1. flying

   Transient and transitory are both derived from the same original source (Latin trans, over, and eo, go), denoting that which quickly passes or is passing away, but there is between them a fine shade of difference. A thing is transient which in fact is not lasting; a thing is transitory which by its very nature must soon pass away; a thing is temporary (Latin tempus, time) which is intended to last or be made use of but a little while; as, a transient joy; this transitory life; a temporary chairman. Ephemeral (Greek epi, on, and hemera, day) literally lasting but for a day, often marks more strongly than transient exceeding brevity of duration; it agrees with transitory in denoting that its object is destined to pass away, but is stronger, as denoting not only its certain but its speedy extinction; thus that which is ephemeral is looked upon as at once slight and perishable, and the word carries often a suggestion of contempt; man's life is transitory, a butterfly's existence is ephemeral; with no solid qualities or worthy achievements a pretender may sometimes gain an ephemeral popularity. That which is fleeting is viewed as in the act of passing swiftly by, and that which is fugitive (Latin fugio, flee) as eluding attempts to detain it; that which is evanescent (Latin evanesco, from e, out, and vanus, empty, vain) as in the act of vanishing even while we gaze, as the hues of the sunset.

   Synonyms:
   brief, ephemeral, evanescent, fleeting, flitting, fugitive, momentary, passing, short, temporary, transient, transitory

   Antonyms:
   abiding, enduring, eternal, everlasting, immortal, imperishable, lasting, permanent, perpetual, persistent, undying, unfading

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1. flight, flyingadjective

   an instance of traveling by air

   "flying was still an exciting adventure for him"

   Synonyms:
   flight of steps, trajectory, escape, flight, flight of stairs

   Antonyms:
   unmoving, unhurried, nonmoving

2. fast-flying, flyingadjective

   moving swiftly

   "fast-flying planes"; "played the difficult passage with flying fingers"

   Synonyms:
   fast-flying, quick, fast

   Antonyms:
   nonmoving, unhurried, unmoving

3. flying, quick, fastadjective

   hurried and brief

   "paid a flying visit"; "took a flying glance at the book"; "a quick inspection"; "a fast visit"

   Synonyms:
   ready, profligate, straightaway, debauched, riotous, prompt, speedy, fast, dissolute, libertine, truehearted, warm, quick, immobile, loyal, degraded, agile, fast(a), fast-flying, firm, dissipated, spry, degenerate, immediate, nimble

   Antonyms:
   unmoving, unhurried, nonmoving

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1. flyingadjective

   Synonyms:
   awing, volant, volitant, soaring

2. flyingnoun

   Synonyms:
   aviation, flight

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1. List of paraphrases for "flying":

   flight, vol, hovering, fei, steal, pilotage, stealing, flights, hover, aviation, fly, wheel, hovers, theft, in-flight, beating, flies, circling, plane, flyers, overflying

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1. Mitt Romney:

   Out of an abundance of caution for the flying public, the (FAA) should ground the 737 MAX 8 until we investigate the causes of recent crashes and ensure the plane's airworthiness.

2. John Rainey:

   One thing that you could see is that we could consolidate all of the 747 flying in one area, and that would have a cascading effect with the 777-300ER in other markets and the 787 somewhere else, this isn't necessarily a statement about the 787.

3. Janet Bednarek:

   The important thing was that the engine kept going, which is really kind of remarkable. It’s a long time to be flying. Even if you keep it fueled and oiled, eventually just the heat and the friction are going to cause problems.

4. Tim Johnson:

   Drone users must understand that when taking to the skies they are entering one of the busiest areas of airspace in the world -- a complex system that brings together all manner of aircraft including passenger airplanes, military jets, helicopters, gliders, light aircraft and now drones, when doing so, they must be aware of the rules and regulations for flying drones that are designed to keep all air users safe.

5. Linda Cope:

   We had an American flag flying outside and there was urination coming down from the balconies going onto the flag, one of the drunk kids pulled a veteran American flag out of the ground and [we] made the boy put it back. This all happened Friday afternoon, through the night, into the late morning.