Synonyms of flutter

flutter 1 of 2

noun

1

as in flurry

a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity

the site saw a flutter of construction last month, but nothing's happening now

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flurry
• burst
• flicker
• outburst
• flare
• surge
• spurt
• outbreak
• increase
• flash
• boost
• renewal
• eruption
• recurrence
• flare-up
• explosion
• rush
• flood
• upturn
• recrudescence
• spree
• upswing
• pickup
• commotion
• volley
• binge
• paroxysm
• epidemic
• deluge
• spate
• jag
• furor
• uproar

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calm
• slump
• doldrums

2

as in chance

chiefly British a risky undertaking

most people regard the lottery as a harmless flutter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chance
• gamble
• venture
• throw
• speculation
• adventure
• flier
• enterprise
• bet
• wager
• hazard
• stake
• crapshoot
• liberty
• long shot
• play
• dark horse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sure thing

flutter

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verb

ˈflə-tər 

1

as in to flit

to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements

a lonely butterfly fluttering across the lawn

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flit
• dart
• dance
• fly
• flicker
• flick
• scurry
• zip
• flirt
• flitter
• wander
• sail
• speed
• scuttle
• sprint
• roam
• scamper
• skip
• zoom
• zing
• dash
• skitter
• meander
• shoot
• scud
• ramble

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hang
• float
• hover

2

as in to flap

to move or cause to move with a striking motion

fluttered my eyelashes as I struck up a conversation with the new guy at work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flap
• whip
• flail
• flop
• wave
• swing
• flicker
• sway
• flit
• beat
• flick
• knock
• thump
• bang
• smack
• oscillate
• pound
• spank
• undulate
• batter
• pulse
• fan
• throb
• buffet
• palpitate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flutter

Noun

Seasonal sprites flit and flutter, providing transitional scenes, hinting at mystical elements whizzing all around within this otherwise very human plot. — Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026

An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 May 2026

Verb

All around them, guests smiled and laughed as children screamed with excitement and giggled each time a butterfly fluttered close. — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

Young people fluttered about, wearing custom white T-shirts emblazoned with the festival’s retro cartoon-style poster art. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026