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Flittered: meaning, definitions and examples

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flittered

 

[ ˈflɪtərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement, fluttering

Flittered means to move swiftly and lightly, often in a fluttering manner. It is commonly used to describe the movement of small creatures like birds or insects, or to indicate a quick, whimsical change of direction.

Synonyms

darted, flitted, fluttered, skipped

Examples of usage

  • The butterflies flittered around the garden.
  • She flittered between the tables, chatting with guests.
  • The leaves flittered in the wind.
  • The hummingbird flittered from flower to flower.

Translations

Translations of the word "flittered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 flutuou

🇮🇳 फ्लिटरड

🇩🇪 flatterte

🇮🇩 berkilau

🇺🇦 мерехтів

🇵🇱 flittered

🇯🇵 ひらひらした

🇫🇷 flotté

🇪🇸 flotó

🇹🇷 kanat çırpınmak

🇰🇷 흔들렸다

🇸🇦 تأرجح

🇨🇿 vznášel se

🇸🇰 vznášal sa

🇨🇳 飘动

🇸🇮 mahati

🇮🇸 flökti

🇰🇿 жарқырады

🇬🇪 ბზინავდა

🇦🇿 çırpındı

🇲🇽 flotó

Word origin

The word 'flittered' originates from the Old English word 'flēotan', meaning to float or fly. It is related to the Middle Dutch 'flittern', which conveys the idea of moving lightly and quickly. The term has evolved over time and is often associated with the delicate motions of birds and insects, emphasizing a sense of gracefulness and speed. Over the centuries, it has found a place in both literary and colloquial language, often used to evoke imagery of nature and swift movements.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,895, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.