Synonyms of winged

winged

verb

past tense of wing

as in flew

to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings

watched the flocks of birds as they winged southward for the winter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flew
• hovered
• glided
• sailed
• soared
• floated
• planed
• darted
• fluttered
• drifted
• aviated
• swept
• wafted
• flitted
• hung
• coasted
• catapulted
• orbited
• stooped
• cruised
• rocketed
• dived
• jetted
• helicoptered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of winged

These large birds winged their way from breeding sites in Alaska, Canada even Siberia to the area. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026

This year’s lingerie spectacular was no different, with Dame Pat McGrath masterminding the baby winged eyeliner and pink cheeks, while Guido Palau executed the blowouts. — Violet Hayward, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Here, Martha uses small white pumpkins to create fanged vampire and winged pat pumpkins. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026

Makeup artist Saisha Beecham kept her complexion warm with peachy-brown hues, winged liner, and feathery lashes that complement the texture of her Rick Owens dress. — Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Sep. 2026

And the Triumphant Arch won’t pay for itself, or Trump’s vision of topping it with a golden, winged Lady Liberty statue, flanked by two golden eagles. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Lopez wore her pin-straight tresses in a middle part, while her makeup consisted of bronze eyeshadow, winged eyeliner, and pink blush. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026

The upgrades will also include a new fleet of animatronic winged monkeys and pyrotechnic fireworks. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

After hanging upside down for several minutes, Sandy tumbled farther down and finally winged her way to a nearby tree. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026