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butterfly

/ˈbʌtəflaɪ/

/ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

butterflynoun

butterflies

/ˈbʌtəflaɪ/

/ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

Translations

бабочка

The butterfly landed gently on the flower.

Бабочка мягко приземлилась на цветок.

Additional translations

мотылёк

плавание баттерфляем

Definitions

An insect with two pairs of large, typically colorful wings that are covered with tiny scales.

The garden was filled with butterflies fluttering from flower to flower.

A swimming stroke performed on the chest with both arms moving in a circular motion while the legs perform a dolphin kick.

She won the race with her powerful butterfly stroke.

A feeling of nervousness or excitement in the stomach.

He had butterflies in his stomach before giving the presentation.

A person who moves lightly from one social activity, place, or interest to another; a social butterfly.

Ever the office butterfly, Jake talked with everyone by the coffee machine.

Synonyms

lepidopteran

moth

flutterby

butterflyverb

butterflied

Past Simple

butterflied

Past Participle

butterflying

Gerund

/ˈbʌtəflaɪ/

/ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

Translations

порхать

The children watched the butterfly flutter from flower to flower.

Дети наблюдали, как бабочка порхает с цветка на цветок.

Additional translations

резвиться

Definitions

To split open and spread apart, typically referring to meat or fish, so that it resembles the shape of a butterfly.

The chef decided to butterfly the chicken breast before grilling it.

To move in a light, carefree manner, often flitting from one thing to another.

She would butterfly from one hobby to another, never settling on just one.

Synonyms

butterflyadjective

/ˈbʌtəflaɪ/

/ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

Used almost exclusively attributively (before a noun); normally not gradable

Definitions

Having the shape, pattern, or qualities of a butterfly; decorated with butterflies.

She wore a butterfly dress covered in vivid colors.