Aflutter: meaning, definitions and examples
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aflutter
[ əˈflʌtər ]
fluttering motion
To aflutter means to move or flap rapidly and lightly, often in a way that suggests excitement or agitation. The term is frequently used to describe the movement of wings or other objects that are light and airy.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The butterflies were aflutter around the garden.
- Leaves were aflutter in the gentle breeze.
- Her heart was aflutter as she approached the stage.
Translations
Translations of the word "aflutter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 agitado
🇮🇳 उत्साहित
🇩🇪 aufgeregt
🇮🇩 berdebar
🇺🇦 збуджений
🇵🇱 zafascynowany
🇯🇵 興奮した
🇫🇷 excité
🇪🇸 emocionado
🇹🇷 heyecanlı
🇰🇷 두근거리는
🇸🇦 متحمس
🇨🇿 vzrušený
🇸🇰 vzrušený
🇨🇳 兴奋的
🇸🇮 vznemirjen
🇮🇸 spennt
🇰🇿 қозған
🇬🇪 აღელვებული
🇦🇿 həyəcanlı
🇲🇽 emocionado
Etymology
The word 'aflutter' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'a-' and the verb 'flutter'. The prefix 'a-' often denotes a state or condition in older forms of English. 'Flutter' itself originates from Old English 'flȳtere', which means to fly or drift. The imagery associated with both 'flutter' and 'aflutter' evokes a sense of lightness and gentle movement, frequently linked to elements in nature like birds, leaves, and butterflies. As a compound term, 'aflutter' conveys the action of moving lightly and swiftly in a charming and delicate manner. This word has been used in English literature and poetry to paint vivid pictures of scenes filled with natural beauty.