Definition

Describing something that is loose, flowing, or designed to flutter in the wind, often used for hair or clothing.

Example

She wore a flyaway coat that danced in the breeze.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I love your new hairstyle; it looks so flyaway and carefree!

Thanks! I wanted something that feels light for summer.

It really suits you, especially with that flyaway dress you wore yesterday.

Oh, I appreciate that! I think it adds a nice touch to my look.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A type of aerial gymnastic move performed on equipment like parallel bars or rings, often involving a flying dismount with a somersault.

Example

The gymnast executed a perfect flyaway during her routine, impressing the judges.

Conversation

Did you see her flyaway during the gymnastics meet?

Yes! It was so impressive how she executed it perfectly.

I wish I could do a flyaway like that someday.

Root Explanation

Flyaway is formed from "fly" (from Old English "flēogan", meaning to move through the air) and "away" (meaning from a place). The word describes something that moves away through the air, often used to refer to hair or objects that are easily blown or lifted by the wind.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'moves through the air' ('fly') and 'from a place' ('away') — that's why flyaway describes things that drift or lift away.

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