Pronunciation: /ˈflɪtɪŋ/
verb to move quickly and lightly from one place to another
A1 The butterfly was flitting from flower to flower.
A2 The hummingbird flitted around the garden, searching for nectar.
B1 The fireflies flitted about in the dark, creating a magical atmosphere.
B2 The dragonfly flitted gracefully over the pond, its wings shimmering in the sunlight.
C1 The dancer flitted across the stage with such precision and grace that the audience was captivated.
C2 The thoughts in her mind flitted from one idea to the next, making it hard for her to focus on one thing at a time.
adjective moving quickly and lightly
A1 The butterfly was flitting from flower to flower in the garden.
A2 The flitting bird caught my attention as it flew past my window.
B1 She had a flitting thought about going on a spontaneous trip.
B2 The flitting shadows in the forest made it seem mysterious and eerie.
C1 His flitting attention span made it difficult for him to focus on one task for long.
C2 The flitting movements of the dancers on stage captivated the audience.
formal The butterfly was flitting from flower to flower in the garden.
informal I saw a bird flitting around in the trees outside.
slang She was flitting around the party, talking to everyone.
figurative Her thoughts were flitting from one worry to the next, making it hard to focus.
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