Shiftingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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shiftingly

 

[ ˈʃɪftɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a shifting manner

Moving or changing position or direction frequently; not stable or consistent.

Synonyms

instably, unsettled, unsteadily

Examples of usage

  • She glanced around shiftingly, as if looking for an escape route.
  • The clouds moved shiftingly across the sky, constantly changing shapes.

Translations

Translations of the word "shiftingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 movendo-se

🇮🇳 स्थानांतरित करते हुए

🇩🇪 verschiebend

🇮🇩 bergeser

🇺🇦 переміщуючись

🇵🇱 przesuwając

🇯🇵 移動しながら

🇫🇷 se déplaçant

🇪🇸 desplazándose

🇹🇷 hareket ederek

🇰🇷 이동하면서

🇸🇦 يتنقل

🇨🇿 posouvající se

🇸🇰 posúvajúc

🇨🇳 移动中

🇸🇮 premikajoč se

🇮🇸 færist

🇰🇿 қозғалып

🇬🇪 გადაადგილებით

🇦🇿 hərəkət edərək

🇲🇽 desplazándose

Word origin

The word 'shiftingly' is derived from the verb 'shift', which originated from the Old English word 'sciftan'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'shiftingly'. The concept of shifting or changing position has been a part of human experience since ancient times, as people have always needed to adapt to new circumstances and environments. The adverb 'shiftingly' reflects this idea of constant movement and change.

See also: shift, shiftiness, shifting, shifts, shifty.