Synonyms for aerial
ˈɛər i əl, eɪˈɪər i əl; ˈɛər i əlaeri·al

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1. aerialadjective

   of, in, or from the air; atmospheric

   The aerial photographs clearly showed the damage caused by the storm.

   Synonyms:
   antenna

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1. aerial

   Aerial and airy both signify of or belonging to the air, but airy also describes that which seems as if made of air; we speak of airy shapes, airy nothings, where we could not well say aerial; ethereal describes its object as belonging to the upper air, the pure ether, and so, often, heavenly. Sprightly, spiritlike, refers to light, free, cheerful activity of mind and body. That which is lively or animated may be agreeable or the reverse; as, an animated discussion; a lively company.

   Synonyms:
   airy, animated, ethereal, fairylike, frolicsome, gay, joyous, light, lively, sprightly

   Antonyms:
   clumsy, dull, heavy, inert, ponderous, slow, sluggish, stony, wooden

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1. forward pass, aerialnoun

   a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer

   Synonyms:
   antenna, transmitting aerial, forward pass

   Antonyms:
   real, substantial, material

2. antenna, aerial, transmitting aerialadjective

   an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals

   Synonyms:
   antenna, transmitting aerial, forward pass, feeler

   Antonyms:
   material, real, substantial

3. aerialadjective

   existing or living or growing or operating in the air

   "aerial roots of a philodendron"; "aerial particles"; "small aerial creatures such as butterflies"; "aerial warfare"; "aerial photography"; "aerial cable cars"

   Synonyms:
   aery, aeriform, airy, ethereal

   Antonyms:
   real, material, substantial

4. aeriform, aerial, airy, aery, etherealadjective

   characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air

   "figures light and aeriform come unlooked for and melt away"- Thomas Carlyle; "aerial fancies"; "an airy apparition"; "physical rather than ethereal forms"

   Synonyms:
   celestial, supernal, aery, aeriform, windy, ethereal, airy, airlike, impractical, visionary, gossamer, aired

   Antonyms:
   real, substantial, material

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1. aerialadjective

   Synonyms:
   atmospheric

2. aerialadjective

   Synonyms:
   aeriform, gaseous, vaporous, ethereal, airy, empyreal, light

3. aerialadjective

   Synonyms:
   high, lofty

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1. aërialadjective

   Synonyms:
   atmospheric, aëriform, vaporous, ethereal, empyreal, empyrean

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1. List of paraphrases for "aerial":

   air, antenna, aéreos, aériennes, aviation, aérea, aboveground, airborne, aériens, airline, aérienne, aérien, airspace, midair

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1. Amikam Norkin:

   This is an opportunity for us to open a window for many countries to see Israel, its views, its history, its aerial capabilities, its military capabilities, and the high quality of its people, these new relationships will assist us in establishing our strategic infrastructure. They will improve Israel's strategic standing and its ability to operate in a legitimate manner, even during a crisis.

2. Adam Schiff:

   We should approach these questions without preconceptions to encourage a thorough, systematized analysis of the potential national security and flight safety risks posed by unidentified aerial phenomena, whether they are the result of a foreign adversary, atmospheric or other aerial phenomena, space debris, or something else entirely.

3. Elise Hu:

   The building essentially collapsed onto itself, when you see the aerial images around Tainan, the rest of the buildings are standing. But this particular apartment complex is as damaged as it is.

4. Robert C. Michelson:

   Coined the term "Aerial Robotics

5. Abdul Rahim Duhaik:

   There's no end to the aerial observation and the bombardment, people are busy digging shelters. No one has any intention of leaving. We will die in our land rather than be evicted.