Fluttery: meaning, definitions and examples
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fluttery
[ ˈflʌtəri ]
feeling, appearance
Fluttery describes a state of being light, airy, or somewhat restless. It can refer to the sensation of butterflies in the stomach, often associated with excitement or nervousness. Additionally, it can characterize something that is delicate or flimsy in appearance. In fashion, fluttery fabrics may move gently and gracefully, enhancing the feeling of lightness.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She felt a fluttery sensation in her stomach before the big reveal.
- The dress had a fluttery hem that danced with every step she took.
- He loved the fluttery leaves in the breeze.
Translations
Translations of the word "fluttery" in other languages:
🇵🇹 flutuante
- leve
- leve como uma pluma
🇮🇳 फ्लटरिंग
- हल्का
- पंखों की तरह हल्का
🇩🇪 flatternd
- leicht
- federleicht
🇮🇩 bergetar
- ringan
- lembut seperti bulu
🇺🇦 трепетний
- легкий
- легкий як пір'я
🇵🇱 flirciarski
- lekki
- lekki jak piórko
🇯🇵 ふわふわした
- 軽い
- 羽のように軽い
🇫🇷 flottant
- léger
- léger comme une plume
🇪🇸 ondulante
- ligero
- ligero como una pluma
🇹🇷 dalgalı
- hafif
- hafif gibi
🇰🇷 휘날리는
- 가벼운
- 깃털처럼 가벼운
🇸🇦 خافت
- خفيف
- خفيف كريشة
🇨🇿 vlající
- lehký
- lehký jako pírko
🇸🇰 vlajúci
- ľahký
- ľahký ako pierko
🇨🇳 飘动的
- 轻的
- 像羽毛一样轻
🇸🇮 plavajoč
- lahek
- lahek kot pero
🇮🇸 fljúgandi
- léttur
- léttur eins og fjöður
🇰🇿 жылжымалы
- жеңіл
- жеңіл сияқты
🇬🇪 მოძრავი
- მსუბუქი
- მსუბუქი როგორც ბუმბული
🇦🇿 dalğalanan
- yüngül
- yüngül kimi
🇲🇽 ondulante
- ligero
- ligero como una pluma
Etymology
The term 'fluttery' is derived from the verb 'flutter,' which originates from the Old English word 'flutrian,' meaning to float or to be blown by the wind. This root suggests a sense of lightness and motion, encapsulating the essence of fluttering. Historically, it has been used to describe both physical movements, like the fluttering of wings or leaves, and emotional responses, such as those one might feel when excited or nervous. The suffix '-y' indicates the quality of that state, transforming 'flutter' into an adjective that conveys characteristics associated with quick, light movements or sensations. Over time, 'fluttery' has become more commonly associated with feelings of nervous anticipation and light, delicate appearances in various contexts, such as fashion and nature.