flitting
Flitting (adjective) means lasting only a short time; brief and quickly passing. Example: “He felt a flitting sense of regret before moving on.”
How to use flitting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething quick and short-lived, like a fleeting thought or feeling.
Word forms
more flitting comparative, most flitting superlative
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He felt a _____ sense of regret before moving on.
Etymology
From flit + the suffix -ing.
Rhymes for flitting
Frequently asked questions
What does “flitting” mean?
The word “flitting” means lasting only a short time; brief and quickly passing. In plain terms, something quick and short-lived, like a fleeting thought or feeling.
How do you pronounce “flitting”?
“Flitting” is pronounced FLIH-tihng (/ˈflɪtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “flitting” in a sentence?
Here is “flitting” used in a sentence: “He felt a flitting sense of regret before moving on.”
What part of speech is “flitting”?
“Flitting” is an adjective.