flittingly

[ˈflɪtɪŋli]

flittingly Definition

  • 1in a quick and light manner
  • 2moving or changing frequently and quickly

Using flittingly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flittingly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The butterfly flitted around the garden.

  • Example

    She flittingly moved from one topic to another during the conversation.

  • Example

    His attention flitted between the TV and his phone.

flittingly Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for flittingly

Phrases with flittingly

  • to move around quickly and lightly, especially from place to place

    Example

    She was flitting about the room, tidying up and putting things away.

  • to move quickly and frequently from one activity or topic to another without finishing anything

    Example

    He was flitting from one thing to another all day, never really getting anything done.

  • to move quickly and lightly from one flower to another, as a bee or butterfly

    Example

    The hummingbird was flitting from flower to flower, sipping nectar as it went.

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Summary: flittingly in Brief

The term 'flittingly' [ˈflɪtɪŋli] refers to moving or changing frequently and quickly, or in a quick and light manner. It can describe the movement of animals like butterflies or bees, or the behavior of people who move from one topic or activity to another without finishing anything. Examples include 'The butterfly flitted around the garden.' and 'She flittingly moved from one topic to another during the conversation.'