alate

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Adjective alate has 1 sense

alate, alated - having winglike extensions; "alate leaves"; "alate seeds of a maple tree"
Antonym: wingless (indirect, via winged)

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Term: alate

Part of Speech: adjective, noun

Sense 1 (adjective): Having wings; able to fly.

Example sentence: The alate insects gracefully soared through the summer breeze.

Sense 2 (noun): A winged insect, especially one that is reproductive and can disperse to start new colonies.

Example sentence: The ants were producing alates to establish nests elsewhere.

Sense 3 (noun): A representation of a winged creature in art or literature.

Example sentence: The mural on the library wall depicted a beautiful alate figure soaring above a vibrant city.

Sense 4 (noun): A person with an attractive appearance; someone who is charming.

Example sentence: The party was filled with alates who effortlessly captivated everyone with their charisma.

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