Pronunciation: /ˈflʌɾər/

Definitions of flutter

noun a quick, light movement

Example Sentences

A1 The butterfly's flutter caught the child's attention.

A2 The flutter of the bird's wings could be heard as it flew by.

B1 She felt a flutter of excitement in her stomach as she waited for the results.

B2 The gentle flutter of the curtains in the breeze created a peaceful atmosphere.

C1 The flutter of anticipation in the crowd grew as the performer took the stage.

C2 The subtle flutter of emotions in her voice revealed her true feelings.

verb to move with quick, light movements

Example Sentences

A1 The butterfly fluttered its wings.

A2 The curtains fluttered in the breeze.

B1 Her heart fluttered with excitement as she waited for the results.

B2 The flags fluttered proudly in the wind during the parade.

C1 The pages of the book fluttered as she turned them quickly.

C2 The hummingbird's wings fluttered so fast they were almost a blur.

Examples of flutter in a Sentence

formal The butterfly's wings began to flutter as it emerged from its chrysalis.

informal I love watching the leaves flutter in the wind on a sunny day.

slang She felt a flutter in her heart when she saw her crush walk by.

figurative Excitement caused her stomach to flutter with anticipation before the big event.

Grammatical Forms of flutter

past tense

fluttered

plural

flutters

comparative

more fluttery

superlative

most fluttery

present tense

flutters

future tense

will flutter

perfect tense

has fluttered

continuous tense

is fluttering

singular

flutter

positive degree

fluttery

infinitive

to flutter

gerund

fluttering

participle

fluttered

Origin and Evolution of flutter

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'flutter' originated from the Middle English word 'floteren' which means to flap the wings like a bird or fly unsteadily.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'flutter' has retained its original meaning of quick and light movements, but it has also been extended to describe a rapid or irregular heartbeat, a feeling of nervousness or excitement, and the rapid movement of objects like leaves in the wind.