1. butterfly

verb. (ˈbʌtɝˌflaɪ) Cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking.
Synonyms
spread open spread out unfold
Antonyms
fold cross concentration stand still concentrated
Etymology
butterfly (English)
buterflie (Middle English (1100-1500))
buttorfleoge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. butterfly-shaped

adjective. Shaped like a butterfly.
Synonyms
formed
Antonyms
unformed amorphous

3. butterfly

noun. (ˈbʌtɝˌflaɪ) Diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings.
Synonyms
sulfur butterfly ringlet lycaenid nymphalid nymphalid butterfly danaid pierid sulphur butterfly danaid butterfly four-footed butterfly lycaenid butterfly pierid butterfly lepidopteran lepidopterous insect ringlet butterfly lepidopteron brush-footed butterfly
Antonyms
close up specify chaste motivated keep quiet
Etymology
butterfly (English)
buterflie (Middle English (1100-1500))
buttorfleoge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. butterfly

noun. (ˈbʌtɝˌflaɪ) A swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down.
Synonyms
dolphin kick swimming stroke butterfly stroke
Antonyms
man refrain whisper shout
Etymology
butterfly (English)
buterflie (Middle English (1100-1500))
buttorfleoge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. butterfly

verb. (ˈbʌtɝˌflaɪ) Talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions.
Synonyms
coquet coquette romance mash speak wanton flirt talk vamp chat up philander dally
Antonyms
break dissuade gather stay in place centralization
Etymology
butterfly (English)
buterflie (Middle English (1100-1500))
buttorfleoge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. butterfly

verb. (ˈbʌtɝˌflaɪ) Flutter like a butterfly.
Synonyms
fleet dart flit flutter
Antonyms
unextended uncover unprepared seal lock
Etymology
butterfly (English)
buterflie (Middle English (1100-1500))
buttorfleoge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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