as in excitable
easily excited by nature
a fluttery bus driver who was obviously in the wrong line of work
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Recent Examples of fluttery
Pair it with a tee and sandals for everyday looks, then wear it with heels and a fluttery top for dressier events.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
From yoga classes to the airport, these fluttery pants will keep you comfy for every activity with their forgiving rayon and spandex blend and sizes ranging from S to XL.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Still in her twenties, Morisot was a respected painter, best known for her landscapes, and had been tutored by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, the influential Barbizon school painter of fluttery fields and woodlands.
—Susan Tallman, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Fans familiar with 1985’s beat-tastic, falsetto-fluttery, Technicolor masterpiece Cupid & Psyche 85 may blanch at Songs to Remember’s wispy skeletal attempts at dub and acoustic pop (especially since the album has, until now, been out of print and unavailable on streaming).
—Alfred Soto, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2026
On the top, Kylie opted for a fluttery white ruffled top that featured a plunging neckline held together with a single tie.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Just fluttery, flake-free lashes that look and feel good.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026
Lingerie brands like Skims, Fleur du Mal, and Victoria’s Secret reflect that range in their collections, offering delicate, fluttery bralettes alongside plunging and balconette bras.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2025
Her button-up blouse featured wide, fluttery sleeves and a corset-style bodice, which added structure to the billowy silhouette.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 4 Dec. 2025
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
From yoga classes to the airport, these fluttery pants will keep you comfy for every activity with their forgiving rayon and spandex blend and sizes ranging from S to XL.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Still in her twenties, Morisot was a respected painter, best known for her landscapes, and had been tutored by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, the influential Barbizon school painter of fluttery fields and woodlands.
—Susan Tallman, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Fans familiar with 1985’s beat-tastic, falsetto-fluttery, Technicolor masterpiece Cupid & Psyche 85 may blanch at Songs to Remember’s wispy skeletal attempts at dub and acoustic pop (especially since the album has, until now, been out of print and unavailable on streaming).
—Alfred Soto, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2026
On the top, Kylie opted for a fluttery white ruffled top that featured a plunging neckline held together with a single tie.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Just fluttery, flake-free lashes that look and feel good.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026
Lingerie brands like Skims, Fleur du Mal, and Victoria’s Secret reflect that range in their collections, offering delicate, fluttery bralettes alongside plunging and balconette bras.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2025
Her button-up blouse featured wide, fluttery sleeves and a corset-style bodice, which added structure to the billowy silhouette.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluttery
Adjective
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The excitable kids had been instructed several times to give Bryce Young room.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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Myhrvold, now 66 and still the CEO of Intellectual Ventures, is jolly and excitable in conversation.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Fantasy managers were nervous about investing in Brown due to possible rotation but one per cent of them were rewarded with a goal, an assist and the scouting bonus.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Hundreds of thousands of fans, sitting in bars throughout the city, watched televisions in nervous silence.—
Jenna Thompson
June 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fluttery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluttery. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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