Flutter (Verb)
Meaning 1
Move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart; "The hummingbird flitted among the branches".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- A bird of paradise flutter around the garden full of vibrant flowers that seemed to match its plumage in beauty.
- The butterfly's wings began to flutter as it prepared to take flight.
- During a heatwave, leaves of the tree started to flutter as a relieving breeze blew through the neighborhood.
- As she read the love letter, her heart started to flutter with excitement and pure joy.
- With every gentle nudge of the wind, the flags on the boats began to flutter against the clear blue sky.
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Meaning 2
Flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements; "The seagulls fluttered overhead".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The butterflies fluttered around the colorful flowers in the garden.
- The leaves on the tree fluttered gently in the breeze.
- As the bird regained strength, it began to flutter its injured wing.
- The hummingbirds fluttered back and forth between the flowers, collecting nectar.
- The wounded bird struggled to take flight, fluttering weakly on the ground.
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Meaning 3
Wink briefly; "bat one's eyelids".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- She playfully fluttered her eyelashes at him across the room.
- To get the bartender's attention, Emily would often flutter her eyes at him and smile.
- Her quick way of fluttering her eyes ended up charming everyone she met.
- Sarah couldn't resist the urge to flutter her eyelids whenever she was flirting.
- The new student caught the teacher's eye by subtly fluttering her eyelids in class.
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Meaning 4
Move back and forth very rapidly; "the candle flickered".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The flag fluttered gently in the morning breeze.
- Leaves began to flutter as the winter wind approached.
- The hummingbird's wings started to flutter wildly.
- Her eyelids fluttered rapidly as she drifted off to sleep.
- Tiny sparks of light began to flutter around the firework explosion.
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Meaning 5
Beat rapidly; "His heart palpitated".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- Her heart began to flutter wildly as she stepped onto the stage to give her first public speech.
- The butterfly's wings started to flutter rapidly as it struggled to free itself from the spider's web.
- His heart would flutter every time she smiled at him, and he knew he was deeply in love with her.
- The tiny bird's heart began to flutter as it poked its head out of its nest for the first time.
- The hummingbird's wings continued to flutter incredibly fast as it hovered in mid-air, sipping nectar from the flower.