Antonyms 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.

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

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

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. flight, flyingadjective

   an instance of traveling by air

   "flying was still an exciting adventure for him"

   Antonyms:
   unmoving, unhurried, nonmoving

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

2. fast-flying, flyingadjective

   moving swiftly

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

   Antonyms:
   nonmoving, unhurried, unmoving

   Synonyms:
   fast-flying, flying, quick, fast

3. flying, quick, fastadjective

   hurried and brief

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

   Antonyms:
   unmoving, unhurried, nonmoving

   Synonyms:
   ready, flying, 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

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1. flyingadjective

   Synonyms:
   awing, volant, volitant, soaring

2. flyingnoun

   Synonyms:
   aviation, flight

How to use Flying in a sentence?

1. Roland Christensen:

   You'll be flying with me today.

2. Keith Conradi:

   I don't think there is any replacement for more flying around and getting experience, the issue of automation is a real one. I do get concerned that it could bite us.

3. Victoria Azarenka:

   It was pretty tough conditions with being so hot, it didn't seem too windy but it was really difficult to serve because the ball was flying too much. I really took my opportunities, stepped into the net a lot.

4. James Reynolds:

   There was plywood and shards of glass flying through the corridors, it must be hell for the people out there living in huts and fragile homes, must be terrifying.

5. Carsten Spohr:

   In Europe, we are already flying 60 percent of our programme again.

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