fluttered

[ˈflʌtəd]

fluttered Definition

• 1. (of a bird or other winged creature) fly unsteadily or hover by flapping the wings quickly and lightly
• 2. make a series of quick delicate movements up and down or from side to side
• 3. (of a feeling or pulse) beat feebly or irregularly

Using fluttered: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fluttered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The butterfly fluttered its wings and flew away.

• Example

  Her eyelashes fluttered as she blinked.

• Example

  The pages of the book fluttered in the breeze.

• Example

  His heart fluttered with excitement.

fluttered Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fluttered

• flap
• flit
• flicker
• quiver
• shiver

Antonyms for fluttered

• soar
• glide

Phrases with fluttered

• flutter one's eyelashes

  bat one's eyelashes in a flirtatious manner

  Example

  She fluttered her eyelashes at him, hoping to get his attention.

• flutter in the stomach

  a sensation of nervousness or excitement in the stomach

  Example

  Before going on stage, he felt a flutter in his stomach.

• flutter kick

  a swimming technique where the legs are extended and moved up and down rapidly

  Example

  She practiced her flutter kick to improve her swimming speed.

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Summary: fluttered in Brief

The verb 'fluttered' [ˈflʌtəd] describes the unsteady flight of birds or other winged creatures, as well as quick delicate movements or feeble and irregular beats of feelings or pulses. Examples include 'The butterfly fluttered its wings and flew away,' and 'His heart fluttered with excitement.' Phrases like 'flutter one's eyelashes' denote flirtatious behavior, while 'flutter in the stomach' describes a sensation of nervousness or excitement.