flittered

/ˈflɪtərd/ /ˈflɪtəd/

verb

To scatter in pieces.

Examples :

"The old paper flittered to the ground as the wind ripped it from my hands. "

action nature

verb

To move about rapidly and nimbly.

Examples :

"The butterfly flittered among the colorful flowers in the garden. "

action nature environment

verb

To move quickly from one condition or location to another.

Examples :

"The butterfly flittered from flower to flower in the garden. "

action nature condition place time environment

verb

To flutter or quiver.

Examples :

"The butterfly flittered around the colorful flowers in the garden. "

nature action animal bird

Meanings

Examples :

"The old paper flittered to the ground as the wind ripped it from my hands. "

Examples :

"The butterfly flittered among the colorful flowers in the garden. "

Examples :

"The butterfly flittered from flower to flower in the garden. "

Examples :

"The butterfly flittered around the colorful flowers in the garden. "

Related Words

condition noun

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

flowers noun

A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.

ground noun

The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.

quickly adverb

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

flutter noun

The act of fluttering; quick and irregular motion.

scatter noun

The act of scattering or dispersing.

butterfly noun

A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring.

colorful adjective

Possessing prominent and varied colors.

rapidly adverb

With speed; in a rapid manner.

pieces noun

A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.

another pronoun

An additional one of the same kind.

location noun

A particular point or place in physical space.