gliding
4 synonyms and 1 antonym 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.
sailplaning
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The sport or activity of flying in an engineless aircraft.
“He took up gliding as a hobby after retiring.”
2. adjective
Moving smoothly and without visible effort.
“The dancers crossed the stage with gliding steps.”
Opposites
How to use gliding
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
go gliding
gliding motion
Etymology
Formed from glide and -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.
