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flit Antonyms

Opposite of flit

Because the opposite of flit shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To move swiftly, lightly, and restlessly from one place to another.

Usage Example

"Swallows flitted across the evening sky as the sun dipped below the horizon."

Strong
linger
stay
plod
lumber
trudge

• verb (Context 2)

To pass quickly, transiently, or fleetingly (especially of thoughts, expressions, or time).

Usage Example

"A faint smile flitted across her face before she resumed her serious expression."

Strong
endure
persist
remain

• verb (Context 3)

To move out of one's house or change residence, especially secretly to evade creditors.

Usage Example

"Unable to pay the arrears, the family flitted in the dead of night."

Strong
settle

Similar words to flit

Words similar to flit shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

dart
flutter
decamp
flicker
flash
skitter
move
skim
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• Nearby Words

flirtatiousness
flirtingly
flirty
flit
flitter
float
floatable

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Flit. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/flit
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