HOVERING Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word hovering. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for HOVERING
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| dangling | adjective adj | |||||
noun • the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely) | ||||||
| drifting | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • aimless wandering from place to place adjective satellite • continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another | ||||||
| floating | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • the act of someone who floats on the water adjective satellite • borne up by or suspended in a liquid • continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another • inclined to move or be moved about • (of a part of the body) not firmly connected; movable or out of normal position • not definitely committed to a party or policy | ||||||
| fluttering | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • the motion made by flapping up and down | ||||||
| gliding | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • the activity of flying a glider | ||||||
| hanging | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window • a form of capital punishment; victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead • the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely) | ||||||
| lingering | adjective adj | |||||
noun • the act of tarrying | ||||||
| quivering | adjective adj | |||||
noun • a shaky motion • the act of vibrating | ||||||
| sailing | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • the work of a sailor • riding in a sailboat • the departure of a vessel from a port • the activity of flying a glider | ||||||
| soaring | adjective adj | |||||
noun • the activity of flying a glider adjective satellite • ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual • of imposing height; especially standing out above others | ||||||
| suspension | noun n | |||||
noun • a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy • a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something • temporary cessation or suspension • an interruption in the intensity or amount of something • a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle • the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely) • a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc) | ||||||
| swinging | verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj | |||||
noun • changing location by moving back and forth adjective satellite • characterized by a buoyant rhythm | ||||||
| wavering | adjective adj | |||||
noun • indecision in speech or action • the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes adjective satellite • uncertain in purpose or action | ||||||
| wobbling | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • (of sound) fluctuating unsteadily | ||||||
| bobbing | verb v | |||||
noun • a former monetary unit in Great Britain • a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around • a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism • a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string • a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line • a short or shortened tail of certain animals • a short abrupt inclination (as of the head) verb • move up and down repeatedly in a quick, short movement • ride a bobsled • remove or shorten the tail of an animal • make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect • cut hair in the style of a bob | ||||||
| hovelling | verb v | |||||
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| levitating | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
verb • cause to rise in the air and float, as if in defiance of gravity • be suspended in the air, as if in defiance of gravity | ||||||
| teetering | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • a plaything consisting of a board balanced on a fulcrum; the board is ridden up and down by children at either end verb • move unsteadily, with a rocking motion | ||||||
| wafting | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • a long flag; often tapering verb • be driven or carried along, as by the air • blow gently | ||||||
| brood | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the young of an animal cared for at one time verb • think moodily or anxiously about something • hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing • be in a huff and display one's displeasure • be in a huff; be silent or sullen • sit on (eggs) | ||||||