flurry (Meaning)
flurry (n)
a rapid active commotion
a light brief snowfall and gust of wind (or something resembling that)
flurry (v)
move in an agitated or confused manner
cause to feel embarrassment
flurry (n.)
A sudden and brief blast or gust; a light, temporary breeze; as, a flurry of wind.
A light shower or snowfall accompanied with wind.
Violent agitation; commotion; bustle; hurry.
The violent spasms of a dying whale.
flurry (v. t.)
To put in a state of agitation; to excite or alarm.
Synonyms & Antonyms of flurry
flurry Sentence Examples
- The blizzard brought a white flurry, obscuring the path ahead.
- A flurry of emotions washed over her as she received the news.
- The skis left a flurry of snow behind as they carved through the powder.
- The soccer match was accompanied by a flurry of cheers and jeers.
- A flurry of activity ensued as the emergency crew arrived at the scene.
- The flurry of snowflakes swirled with an ethereal beauty.
- The sudden flurry of insects made it impossible to enjoy the picnic.
- A flurry of paper flew through the air as the filing cabinet was knocked over.
- The flurry of thoughts in her mind made it difficult to concentrate.
- The photographer captured a beautiful flurry of birds taking flight.
FAQs About the word flurry
a rapid active commotion, a light brief snowfall and gust of wind (or something resembling that), move in an agitated or confused manner, cause to feel embarras
outburst,burst, surge, flutter, flash, flood, outbreak, explosion, increase,spurt
slump,slump, calm, calm,doldrums, doldrums,
The blizzard brought a white flurry, obscuring the path ahead.
A flurry of emotions washed over her as she received the news.
The skis left a flurry of snow behind as they carved through the powder.
The soccer match was accompanied by a flurry of cheers and jeers.
