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Fluttering - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Fluttering describes quick, light movements, like the rapid beating of wings or leaves shaking in the wind. It can also refer to a fast, irregular heartbeat or flickering light.

fluttering

/ˈflʌt̬ɚɪŋ/ /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/

Definition:

Moving quickly and lightly with a rapid, irregular motion, like wings or leaves.

Synonyms:

flitting, quivering, trembling, flickering

Part of Speech:

verb, adjective

Antonyms:

steadying, stabilizing

Common Collocations:

fluttering wings, fluttering heart, fluttering leaves

Derivatives:

flutterer, fluttered

Usage Tips:

Use "fluttering" to describe light, rapid movements, often of wings or emotions like excitement or nervousness.

Common Phrases:

butterflies fluttering in the stomach, fluttering eyelashes, fluttering like a leaf

Etymology:

From Old English "floterian," meaning to float or fly lightly; related to "fleet" and "float."

Examples:

  • 1. The butterfly was fluttering around the garden.
  • 2. Her heart was fluttering with excitement before the performance.
  • 3. The flags were fluttering in the breeze.
  • 4. I saw a bird fluttering its wings rapidly.

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