winged

• Que tem asas ou apêndices semelhantes a asas; usado literalmente para aves, insetos ou seres míticos, e em sentido figurado para indicar rapidez ou inspiração.

Having wings or wing-like appendages; used literally for birds, insects, or mythological creatures, and figuratively for swiftness or inspiration.

1. Having wingsB1formal

   Possessing wings, typically used to describe birds, insects, or mythical creatures.

   Alado

   • The winged creature soared high above the mountains.
   • Butterflies are beautiful winged insects.
   • In mythology, winged horses are often depicted as symbols of freedom.

   Sinônimosalatealatedfeatheredpennate

   Antônimoswingless

2. Swift or rapidB2formal

   Moving or happening very quickly, as if on wings.

   Veloz

   • The winged messenger delivered the news in record time.
   • Her winged words flew across the room, capturing everyone's attention.
   • The team made a winged advance toward the finish line.

   Sinônimosfastfleetquickrapidspeedyswift

   Antônimoslethargicslowsluggish

• Verbo que significa improvisar ou fazer algo sem preparação, especialmente ao falar ou agir. Também pode indicar blefar ou inventar algo na hora.

A verb used to indicate improvising or performing something without preparation, often in the context of speaking or acting.

1. ImproviseB2informal

   To speak or perform without preparation, making it up as you go along.

   Improvisar

   • He had to wing his speech when the teleprompter failed.
   • She winged the interview and got the job.
   • Don't worry, I'll wing it during the presentation.

   Sinônimosad-libimprovisejamriffvamp

   Antônimosplanpreparerehearse

2. Travel by flyingB1formal

   To fly or travel by aircraft.

   Voar

   • They winged their way across the Atlantic.
   • The pilot winged the passengers safely to New York.
   • We winged to Paris for the weekend.

   Sinônimosflyglidesoar

3. Wound in the wingC1formal

   To injure a bird or person in the wing or arm without causing serious harm.

   Ferir na asa

   • The hunter winged the duck but it escaped.
   • He was winged in the arm during the shootout.
   • The bullet only winged her shoulder.

   Sinônimoshithurtinjurewound