What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
shiftingly
Example
The clouds were shiftingly moving across the sky. [shiftingly: adverb]
Example
Her mood was shiftingly changing throughout the day. [shiftingly: gerund or present participle]
erratically
Example
The car was driving erratically on the road. [erratically: adverb]
Example
His behavior was erratically changing, making it difficult to predict his actions. [erratically: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Erratically is more commonly used than shiftingly in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between shiftingly and erratically?
Shiftingly is more formal than erratically and is typically used in more academic or literary contexts.
