fanning
The word “fanning” has 2 syllables: fan-ning.
It's pronounced as /ˈfæn.ɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for fanning?
In the thesaurus, “fanning” has 25 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for fanning along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for fanning
- activating
- arousing
- blasting
- encouraging
- enflaming
- flickering
- flicking
- flitting
- igniting
- inciting
- inducing
- inflaming
- instigating
- kindling
- knocking
- moving
- oscillating
- provoking
- sparking
- stimulating
- stirring
- swaying
- swinging
- triggering
- waving
Antonyms for fanning
- calming
- soothing
- subduing
- tranquilizing
Meanings of fanning
- verb
- To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.
- To slap (a behind, especially).
- (usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan.
- To dispel by waving a hand-held fan.
- To perform a maneuver that involves flicking the top rear of an old-style gun.
- (metaphoric) To invigorate, like flames when fanned.
- To winnow grain.
- noun
- The act by which something is fanned.
- A very small fragment of tea leaf.
Example Sentences
- She was fanning herself with a paper to cool down on a hot day.
- The firefighter was fanning the embers to ensure the fire was completely out.
- He spent the afternoon fanning the barbecue coals to get them ready for grilling.
- The wind was fanning the flames of the campfire, making it burn brighter.
- Fanning the pages of the book helped to dry the ink quickly.
On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fanning, such as: activating, arousing, blasting, calming, encouraging, enflaming, flickering.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.