Clouds sailed through the sky.

Meaning: This means the clouds were moving slowly and smoothly across the sky.

Choice of Words: Sailed is used to describe the movement of something on water, like a boat. When used to describe clouds, it creates a sense of them gliding smoothly through the sky like a boat on water.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Fluffy clouds sailed through the blue sky above.
• Clouds sailed through the cerulean sky.
• White clouds sailed through the clear blue sky.
• White clouds sailed through sky.
• Clouds sailed softly through the blue sky.
• Clouds sailed through the sky, like cotton balls on a gentle breeze.
• The clouds sailed through the sky like boats.
• Clouds sailed through air.
• Fluffy clouds sailed through the air.
• Lazy white clouds sailed through heavens.