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. Yang Yujun:

   On this, there is no need for other countries to gesticulate, whether or not to or when to set up an air defense identification zone depends on whether there is an aerial threat or the level of aerial threat. It needs many considerations.

2. Del Mazo:

   We are considering the use of advanced technology, because drones would allow us to have permanent aerial patrols in the area and be able to react much more efficiently and quickly.

3. Robert C. Michelson:

   Coined the term "Aerial Robotics

4. Behrouz Kamalvandi:

   Mr Salehi said aerial exploration surveys across the country are going well and the results are promising. Of course, after aerial surveys the work of ground exploration will begin, at the moment these efforts are proceeding well, but for the final results and analysis we must wait until aerial and ground operations are finished throughout the country.

5. Ahmed Asseri:

   If there was a consensus from the leadership of the coalition, the kingdom is willing to participate in these efforts because we believe that aerial operations are not the ideal solution and there must be a twin mix of aerial and ground operations.