Definitions
- Describing the movement of a scent or aroma through the air. - Referring to the movement of smoke, mist, or fog in the air. - Talking about the gentle movement of air or wind.
- Describing the movement of wings or feathers of birds or butterflies. - Referring to the rapid movement of something light and thin, such as a flag or a piece of paper. - Talking about the nervous or excited movement of someone's heart or stomach.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve movement in the air.
- 2Both can be used to describe gentle or delicate movements.
- 3Both can be used to describe natural phenomena.
What is the difference?
- 1Object of movement: Waft is used to describe the movement of air, scent, or smoke, while flutter is used to describe the movement of wings, feathers, flags, or paper.
- 2Speed: Flutter implies a faster and more rapid movement than waft.
- 3Intensity: Flutter suggests a more energetic or nervous movement than waft.
- 4Sound: Flutter can be associated with a sound, such as the fluttering of pages or wings, while waft does not have a sound associated with it.
- 5Connotation: Waft is often associated with pleasant and soothing sensations, while flutter can be associated with excitement or anxiety.
Remember this!
Waft and flutter both describe movements in the air, but they differ in their object of movement, speed, intensity, sound, and connotation. Waft describes gentle movements of air, scent, or smoke, while flutter describes more rapid movements of wings, feathers, flags, or paper. Waft is often associated with pleasant sensations, while flutter can be associated with excitement or anxiety.
