gliding
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for gliding, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The sport or activity of flying in an engineless aircraft.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use gliding
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From glide + -ing.
Full origin of gliding →Frequently asked questions
What does “gliding” mean?
The word “gliding” means the sport or activity of flying in an engineless aircraft. In plain terms, the sport of flying gliders, or a smooth, effortless kind of movement.
How do you pronounce “gliding”?
“Gliding” is pronounced GLAH-ih-dihng (/ˈɡlɑɪdɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gliding” in a sentence?
Here is “gliding” used in a sentence: “He took up gliding as a hobby after retiring.”
What part of speech is “gliding”?
Depending on how it is used, “gliding” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “gliding” a common word?
“Gliding” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “gliding” have?
“Gliding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the sport or activity of flying in an engineless aircraft.