flitting Synonyms & Antonyms
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Flitting as a Noun
gerund of flit: the motion of something that flits.
the flittings of birds
The act of moving from one residence to another; moving house.
The motion of something that flits.
the flittings of birds
Flitting as a Verb
present participle and gerund of flit
To move about rapidly and nimbly.
To move quickly from one location to another.
To unpredictably change state for short periods of time.
My blender flits because the power cord is damaged.
To move house (sometimes a sudden move to avoid debts).
To be unstable; to be easily or often moved.
Flitting as an Adjective
Brief, likely to be of short duration.
Flitting in a Sentence
the flittings of birds
My blender flits because the power cord is damaged.
Word Forms & Grammar
flitting (plural flittings)
flitting
flitting (comparative more flitting, superlative most flitting)
Words That Rhyme With Flitting
Origin of Flitting
From flit + -ing.
Quick Facts About Flitting
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈflɪtɪŋ/ |
| Meaning | gerund of flit: the motion of something that flits |
| Plural | flittings |
| Comparative / superlative | more flitting, most flitting |
Flitting: Your Questions Answered
Is flitting a noun or a verb?
Flitting is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.
What is the plural of flitting?
The plural of flitting is flittings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of flitting?
The comparative form is more flitting and the superlative form is most flitting.