Flitted: meaning, definitions and examples
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flitted
[ หflษชtษชd ]
quick movement
Flitted refers to the action of moving swiftly and lightly from one place to another. The term often evokes imagery of something delicate or light in motion, such as a butterfly or a small bird. It suggests an effortless and graceful action, often associated with fleeting moments. In literature, flitted can be used to describe both physical movement and metaphorically to describe thoughts or emotions that change rapidly.
Synonyms
darted, flittered, glided, hovered, skipped.
Examples of usage
- The butterfly flitted from flower to flower.
- She flitted around the room, checking on her guests.
- A bird flitted through the trees, searching for food.
Translations
Translations of the word "flitted" in other languages:
๐ต๐น flutuou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคกเคผ เคเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช flatterte
๐ฎ๐ฉ melayang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟััั ะฐะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ frunฤ ล
๐ฏ๐ต ใฒใใฒใใใ
๐ซ๐ท flottรฉ
๐ช๐ธ revoloteรณ
๐น๐ท uรงtu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ์๊ฐ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ vznรกลกel se
๐ธ๐ฐ vznรกลกal sa
๐จ๐ณ ้ฃ่
๐ธ๐ฎ letel
๐ฎ๐ธ flaug
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑััะฟ ะบะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแคแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ uรงdu
๐ฒ๐ฝ revoloteรณ
Etymology
The word 'flitted' comes from the Old English 'flyttan', which means to move or to shift. This word has Germanic roots, closely related to Old High German 'flizzan' and Middle Dutch 'vluchten', both meaning to flee or to fly. The evolution of 'flit' signifies a light and quick movement, often associated with the flight of small creatures, like insects or birds. Over time, 'flit' developed specific connotations of gracefulness and speed. Its use was particularly popular in English literature and poetry, where such imagery enhances the descriptive quality of the narrative. In modern usage, flitted retains its delicate character and is often used to convey a sense of transience or ephemeral beauty.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,628, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 23626 insincere
- 23627 adroit
- 23628 flitted
- 23629 manfully
- 23630 landscaped
- 23631 locator
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