flutter (Meaning)

Wordnet

flutter (n)

the act of moving back and forth

abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block

a disorderly outburst or tumult

the motion made by flapping up and down

Wordnet

flutter (v)

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

move back and forth very rapidly

flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements

beat rapidly

wink briefly

Webster

flutter (v. t.)

To vibrate or move quickly; as, a bird flutters its wings.

To drive in disorder; to throw into confusion.

Webster

flutter (n.)

The act of fluttering; quick and irregular motion; vibration; as, the flutter of a fan.

Hurry; tumult; agitation of the mind; confusion; disorder.

flutter Sentence Examples

  1. The butterfly's wings fluttered gracefully through the air.
  2. The sound of her footsteps made her heart flutter with excitement.
  3. The leaves on the tree fluttered in the gentle breeze.
  4. The flag fluttered proudly above the courthouse.
  5. The bird's wings fluttered rapidly as it took off.
  6. The sparks from the campfire fluttered through the night air.
  7. The curtains fluttered in the open window, casting shadows on the floor.
  8. The children's laughter fluttered through the playground.
  9. The hummingbird's wings fluttered too quickly to see.
  10. The paper fluttered to the ground, lost in the wind.

FAQs About the word flutter

the act of moving back and forth, abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block, a disorderl

flicker, burst,flurry, spurt, surge,outburst, flare, increase, flash, outbreak

calm, slump,calm, slump,doldrums, doldrums,

The butterfly's wings fluttered gracefully through the air.

The sound of her footsteps made her heart flutter with excitement.

The leaves on the tree fluttered in the gentle breeze.

The flag fluttered proudly above the courthouse.