Fluttering

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/

Definitions of fluttering

verb to move or flap quickly and irregularly

Example Sentences

A1 The butterfly was fluttering around the garden.

A2 She felt a fluttering in her stomach before going on stage.

B1 The curtains were fluttering in the breeze as she opened the window.

B2 The birds were fluttering around the feeder, eager for food.

C1 The leaves were fluttering in the wind, creating a peaceful sound.

C2 Her heart was fluttering with excitement as she waited for the results.

adjective moving or flapping quickly and irregularly

Example Sentences

A1 The butterfly had beautiful, fluttering wings.

A2 She could hear the sound of fluttering leaves in the wind.

B1 The curtains at the window were fluttering in the breeze.

B2 The bird flew past with its fluttering wings, catching everyone's attention.

C1 The fluttering of the flags signaled the start of the ceremony.

C2 The fluttering of her eyelashes betrayed her nervousness.

Examples of fluttering in a Sentence

formal The butterfly's wings were fluttering gracefully in the garden.

informal I saw a bird fluttering around in the sky earlier.

slang She felt a fluttering in her stomach before going on stage.

figurative The excitement in the room was palpable, with anticipation fluttering in the air.

Grammatical Forms of fluttering

past tense

fluttered

plural

flutterings

comparative

more fluttering

superlative

most fluttering

present tense

flutters

future tense

will flutter

perfect tense

has fluttered

continuous tense

is fluttering

singular

fluttering

positive degree

fluttering

infinitive

to flutter

gerund

fluttering

participle

fluttered

Origin and Evolution of fluttering

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'fluttering' originated from the Middle English word 'floteren' which meant to float or fly about.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fluttering' has retained its meaning of quick and light movements, often associated with wings or flags, but has also been extended to describe nervous or excited movements in humans.