Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

like-a-bird

idiomatic expression
lahyk-uh-burd
Definition
To feel or behave in a way that is free-spirited and carefree, akin to the natural mannerisms of a bird.
Examples
  • After receiving the good news, she felt like-a-bird, soaring through the sky.
  • On sunny days, they like to roam around the park, feeling like-a-bird without a care in the world.
Meaning
The phrase likens a person’s actions or feelings to that of a bird, suggesting lightness, freedom, or joy.
Synonyms
  • free-spirited
  • carefree
  • lighthearted
  • jaunty