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

In addition, if a yard near you is not managed, winged reproductives will fly off to start new colonies, and that can be in your garden. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

It’s inspired by flight, with soaring, winged architecture that echoes the spirit of travel. — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Meanwhile, her fringe was combed off to one side of her forehead above a classic, sparkly smoky eye and winged liner. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

Stricklin said the renovation won’t touch the capacity (88,548) or alter the lower bowl and winged walls. — Matt Baker, New York Times, 11 June 2026

Her blonde hair was styled in a braid tied with a blue ribbon, while her glam consisted of her go-to red lip and winged eyeliner. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 June 2026

The limited edition features an image of Pegasus, the majestic, winged stallion from ancient Greek mythology, engraved on the case. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 2026

Realizing that late-night sketches would no longer be appreciated, Colbert and team winged it — no rundowns, no scripts. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 May 2026

To complement her classically chic ensemble, Apple wore her hair straight and parted in the middle (reminiscent of her mom's signature style) along with smoky, winged liner and a rosy lipstick shade. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026