Fluttering: meaning, definitions and examples

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fluttering

[ ˈflʌtərɪŋ ]

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butterfly wings

Moving or causing to move in a light, quick, and irregular way; to flap or wave rapidly.

Synonyms

flap, quiver, wave

Examples of usage

The butterflies were fluttering around the garden.
The curtains fluttered in the breeze.

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heart

To beat rapidly or irregularly, typically as a result of nervousness or excitement.

Synonyms

beat rapidly, palpitate, pound

Examples of usage

Her heart fluttered with anticipation.
I could feel my heart fluttering in my chest.

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bird wings

A quick, light, and irregular movement or sound.

Synonyms

flap, quiver, rustle

Examples of usage

The bird took flight with a flutter of its wings.
The pages of the book made a soft fluttering sound as he turned them.

Translations

Translations of the word "fluttering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tremulando

🇮🇳 फड़फड़ाना

🇩🇪 flattern

🇮🇩 berkibar

🇺🇦 тремтіння

🇵🇱 trzepotanie

🇯🇵 はためく

🇫🇷 battement

🇪🇸 revoloteo

🇹🇷 kanat çırpma

🇰🇷 펄럭임

🇸🇦 رفرفة

🇨🇿 třepotání

🇸🇰 trepotanie

🇨🇳 颤动

🇸🇮 trepetanje

🇮🇸 flökt

🇰🇿 қалтырау

🇬🇪 ფარფალი

🇦🇿 titrəmə

🇲🇽 revoloteo

Word origin

The word 'fluttering' originated from the Middle English word 'floteren', which meant to float or fly. Over time, the word evolved to describe the quick, light, and irregular movements associated with butterflies, birds, and rapid heartbeats. The term has been in use for centuries to depict these delicate and lively motions.