Words To Describe Movement

adjective characterized by irregular or erratic bursts of activity or energy

• The fitful progress of the negotiations has caused delays in reaching a final agreement.
• His sleep was fitful, he kept tossing and turning all night.
• I couldn't concentrate on my work because of my fitful internet connection.
• The fitful nature of their relationship made it difficult to predict their future together.

verb to move quickly and lightly from one place to another

• The butterfly seemed to effortlessly flit from flower to flower in the garden.
• She likes to flit around the mall, checking out all the stores.
• I saw him flit past me at the party last night.
• Her thoughts would flit from one idea to the next, never staying on one topic for long.

verb to move quickly and lightly from one place to another

adjective moving quickly and lightly

• The butterfly was flitting from flower to flower in the garden.
• I saw a bird flitting around in the trees outside.
• She was flitting around the party, talking to everyone.
• Her thoughts were flitting from one worry to the next, making it hard to focus.

adjective characterized by fluttering or light and quick movements

• The butterfly's wings were delicate and fluttery as it landed on the flower.
• She felt a fluttery sensation in her stomach when she saw him walk into the room.
• My heart gets all fluttery whenever I see my crush.
• The excitement in the room was so intense, it felt like a fluttery energy was buzzing around.

adjective having or showing grace or elegance; characterized by beauty of form, manner, movement, or speech

• The ballerina moved across the stage with a graceful elegance.
• She walked in with a graceful smile, capturing everyone's attention.
• She's so graceful, it's like she's floating on air.
• His graceful handling of the situation impressed everyone in the room.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, often indicating manner or degree

• She gracefully glided across the dance floor, captivating everyone with her elegant movements.
• He gracefully dodged the incoming tackle, showing off his agility on the football field.
• The skateboarder gracefully nailed a perfect kickflip, impressing everyone at the skate park.
• Despite facing numerous obstacles, she handled the situation gracefully, maintaining her composure throughout.

adjective having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed

• The heat made her movements languid as she walked through the garden.
• I feel so languid after staying up late last night.
• I can't do anything today, I'm feeling so languid.
• The music had a languid rhythm that put everyone in a relaxed mood.

adjective describing someone or something that is moving around in a restless or uneasy way

• The child was squirming in his seat during the long lecture.
• Stop being so squirmy and sit still for a minute!
• The kids were getting all squirmy waiting in line for the rollercoaster.
• The uncomfortable truth made him feel squirmy inside.

verb to hurry or hasten

• The CEO always encouraged his employees to not festinate when making important decisions.
• Don't festinate when choosing your outfit for the party, take your time.
• Stop festinating and just chill out, there's no rush.
• Her mind was festinating with ideas for her next project.

adjective in a state of excited movement or activity

adverb in motion; active

• The town was astir with the news of the upcoming election.
• The house is astir with excitement for the party tonight.
• The school was astir with rumors about the new student.
• His mind was astir with thoughts of what could have been.

adjective agitated or fluttering

adverb in a state of excitement or agitation

preposition in a fluttering or agitated state

• The butterflies in her stomach had her feeling aflutter before her big presentation.
• I can't help but feel aflutter every time I see him.
• She was all aflutter when she found out she got the job.
• The news of the merger left the entire company aflutter with excitement.