Pronunciation: /əˈflʌtər/
adjective agitated or fluttering
A1 The butterfly flew by, leaving the children aflutter with excitement.
A2 The news of the upcoming concert set the town's residents aflutter with anticipation.
B1 Her heart was aflutter as she waited for the results of the exam.
B2 The unexpected announcement left the entire company aflutter with speculation.
C1 The political scandal had the entire nation aflutter with rumors and intrigue.
C2 The fashion industry was aflutter with excitement over the new designer's collection.
adverb in a state of excitement or agitation
A1 The butterflies were aflutter in the garden.
A2 She felt aflutter with excitement before the big game.
B1 The news of the promotion left her aflutter with anticipation.
B2 The crowd was aflutter with excitement as the band took the stage.
C1 The city was aflutter with preparations for the upcoming festival.
C2 The fashion world was aflutter with rumors of a new designer collaboration.
preposition in a fluttering or agitated state
A1 The butterflies were aflutter in the garden.
A2 The children were aflutter with excitement as they waited for the magician to start the show.
B1 The town was aflutter with rumors of a new restaurant opening up.
B2 The fashion industry is always aflutter with new trends and styles.
C1 The political world was aflutter with speculation about the upcoming election.
C2 The financial markets were aflutter with uncertainty after the unexpected announcement.
formal The butterflies in her stomach had her feeling aflutter before her big presentation.
informal I can't help but feel aflutter every time I see him.
slang She was all aflutter when she found out she got the job.
figurative The news of the merger left the entire company aflutter with excitement.
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