I didn't prepare a presentation, so I just winged it.
Source: tatoeba (829282)
Winged
/wɪŋ(ɪ)d/
Synonyms for "winged" (59 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (12)
Strong matches (18)
dashingdouble quickdouble-quickeagle-wingedexpeditiousexpressfastfleetflyinggallopinghair triggerhair-trigger
Related words (29)
hastyheadlonghustlinglight footedlight of heellight-footedlivelymercurialnimblenimble footednimble-footedprecipitatepromptquickquick as lightningquick as thoughtrapidrecklessrunningsnappy
Adjective(5 words)
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adlib, aerial, agile, airborne, alate.
- Sentence evidence is available for winged, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, moby, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "winged".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "winged"
Keep "winged" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "winged" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "winged", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "winged" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
13 entriesgliderimprovised presentationornithoptersamaraspontaneous speechwinged deitywinged figurewinged fruitwinged insectwinged mammalwinged reptilewinged seedwinged statue
Collocations
10 entrieswing itwinged aircraftwinged creaturewinged horsewinged insectwinged mammalwinged seedwinged vehiclewinged victorywinging it
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
6 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
16 entriesTranslations
43 translations across 31 languages.
Ancient Greek
1 entries- πτερόεις adj (having wings)
Armenian
1 entries- թեւավոր adj (having wings)
Belarusian
3 entries- крыла́сты adj (having wings)
- крыла́ты adj (having wings)
- скрыдла́ты adj (having wings)
Bulgarian
1 entries- крила́т adj (having wings)
Catalan
1 entries- alat adj (having wings)
Crimean Tatar
1 entries- qanatlı adj (having wings)
Czech
2 entries- křídlatý adj (having wings)
- okřídlený adj (having wings)
Dutch
1 entries- gevleugeld adj (having wings)
Finnish
1 entries- siivekäs adj (having wings)
French
1 entries- ailé adj (having wings)
Galician
1 entries- alado adj (having wings)
German
1 entries- geflügelt adj (having wings)
Hungarian
1 entries- szárnyas adj (having wings)
Irish
2 entries- eiteach adj (having wings)
- sciathánach adj (having wings)
Italian
1 entries- alato adj (having wings)
Latin
2 entries- ālifer adj (having wings)
- ālātus adj (having wings)
Latvian
2 entries- spārnains adj (having wings)
- spārnots adj (having wings)
Macedonian
2 entries- крилат adj (having wings)
- крилест adj (having wings)
Manx
1 entries- skianagh adj (having wings)
Māori
1 entries- whaiparirau adj (having wings)
Polish
2 entries- skrzydlaty adj (having wings)
- uskrzydlony adj (having wings)
Portuguese
1 entries- alado adj (having wings)
Romanian
1 entries- înaripat adj (having wings)
Russian
1 entries- крыла́тый adj (having wings)
Slovak
2 entries- krídlatý adj (having wings)
- okrídlený adj (having wings)
Spanish
3 entries- alado adj (having wings)
- alífero adj (having wings)
- alígero adj (having wings)
Swahili
1 entries- -enye mabawa adj (having wings)
Swedish
1 entries- bevingad adj (having wings)
Turkish
1 entries- kanatlı adj (having wings)
Ukrainian
1 entries- крила́тий adj (having wings)
Welsh
2 entries- adeiniog adj (having wings)
- asgellog adj (having wings)
Sample sentences
14 total sentences available.
Insects are the only winged arthropods.
Source: tatoeba (1278784)
Dragons are creatures that are long like snakes, winged like birds, and wise like men.
Source: tatoeba (1582884)
Wingless insects are less scary than winged ones.
Source: tatoeba (4331218)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "winged"?
Closest matches include adlib, aerial, agile, airborne, alate.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "winged"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.