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Flitting: meaning, definitions and examples

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flitting

 

[ หˆflษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

swift movement

Flitting refers to moving swiftly and lightly from one place to another. It often describes the rapid and graceful motion, which can resemble the flight of a bird or butterfly. This term can depict both literal movement, such as a small animal leaping from branch to branch, and metaphorical movement, like fleeting thoughts or moments. The essence of flitting captures the sense of lightness and transience in movement.

Synonyms

darting, flying, skimming, zigzagging

Examples of usage

  • The butterfly was flitting from flower to flower.
  • As I walked through the garden, I noticed the hummingbirds flitting about.
  • Her mind was flitting between various topics during the discussion.
Context #2 | Verb

brief presence

In a more abstract sense, flitting can signify a brief appearance or presence in a space. This usage conveys the idea of visiting or lingering only for a short time, similar to how a whisper may barely echo before it fades away. Flitting in this context often describes moments that are fleeting yet significant.

Synonyms

gliding, hovering, passing, skimming

Examples of usage

  • She flitted in and out of the party, hardly staying for a full conversation.
  • The fleeting shadows flitted across the walls as the sun set.
  • His thoughts flitted like a bird, never staying in one place too long.

Translations

Translations of the word "flitting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flitante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคกเคผเคคเฅ‡ เคนเฅเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช flatternd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terbang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ั‚ะฐัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fruwajฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใ‚‰ใฒใ‚‰ใ—ใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท volant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ flotante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uรงuลŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ ์•„๋‹ค๋‹ˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุงุฑุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ letรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lietajรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃž็ฟ”็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ leteฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fljรบgandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัˆะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uรงan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ flotante

Etymology

The term 'flitting' originates from the word 'flit', which can be traced back to the early 15th century in Middle English. The word is believed to have derived from the Old Norse term 'flita', meaning to move swiftly or lightly. This Old Norse influence highlights the shared linguistic roots within the Germanic language family. Over the centuries, the usage of the word has evolved, but it has consistently connoted notions of rapid, light, and graceful movement. Its application in poetry and literature has emphasized the ephemeral nature of existence and the beauty of transitory moments, making it a cherished term in descriptive language. The development of the word 'flitting' reflects both cultural and linguistic shifts, illustrating how language adapts to capture nuanced human experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,753, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.