volant UK /ˈvəʊlənt/US /ˈvoʊlənt/ adjective4 •Having extended wings as if flying.A demi-ostrich, wings volant proper. — 1924 •Represented as unsupported in the air. •Flying, or able to fly.Alexander the Great […] lanced himself in manner of a Star Volant in the Air, leaping out of the East into the West, […] — 1657 •Moving quickly or lightly, as though flying; nimble.he turned to catch through the trees a flitting glimpse of her light dress, her volant attitude, as she sped silently and secretly back to the waiting group on the porch. — 1891