NYT Dictionary

VOLITANT

/ˈvɑlɪtənt/

AdjectiveVOL-i-tantvol-i-tant · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

flying; capable of flight.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin volitāns.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

flittingflutteringflying

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2026.

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