Synonyms for floating

Synonyms for (noun) floating

Synonyms: natation, floating

Definition: the act of someone who floats on the water

Similar words: swim, swimming

Definition: the act of swimming

Usage: it was the swimming they enjoyed most: they took a short swim in the pool


Synonyms for (adj) floating

Synonyms: floating

Definition: borne up by or suspended in a liquid

Usage: the ship is still floating; floating logs; floating seaweed

Similar words: afloat

Definition: borne on the water; floating


Synonyms: floating

Definition: not definitely committed to a party or policy

Usage: floating voters

Similar words: uncommitted

Definition: not bound or pledged


Synonyms: floating

Definition: (of a part of the body) not firmly connected; movable or out of normal position

Usage: floating ribs are not connected with the sternum; a floating kidney

Similar words: unfixed

Definition: not firmly placed or set or fastened


Synonyms: floating

Definition: inclined to move or be moved about

Usage: a floating crap game

Similar words: mobile

Definition: moving or capable of moving readily (especially from place to place)

Usage: a mobile missile system; the tongue is...the most mobile articulator


Synonyms: vagabond, vagrant, aimless, drifting, floating

Definition: continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

Usage: a drifting double-dealer; the floating population; vagrant hippies of the sixties

Similar words: unsettled

Definition: not settled or established

Usage: an unsettled lifestyle


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