FLUTTER Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of flutter

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

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Relevance

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as in chance

chiefly British a risky undertaking most people regard the lottery as a harmless flutter

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sure thing

flutter

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verb

ˈflə-tər

as in to flit

to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements a lonely butterfly fluttering across the lawn

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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

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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

On Thursday morning, fat bees perched on black-and-blue sage flowers, and doves loudly fluttered from fruit tree to fruit tree. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 Both are excellent as women emerging from a pupa of damage and tentatively fluttering their wings. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flutter

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flutter

Noun

After a bit of activity over the weekend, and a flurry of moves on trade deadline day, the Braves’ last 72 hours was quite pedestrian.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Familiar names departed in a flurry of deals, leaving a clubhouse that suddenly looked much different.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of flurry

Verb

Both Kroupi and Alvarez flit between centre-forward and second-striker roles during matches.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 17 July 2026
An airy, not-too-sweet vanilla like Taunt is the perfect encapsulation of a Gemini who’s always flitting from one topic of interest to the next.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 July 2026

Definition of flit

Verb

Despite Sarah’s flapping her cardigan in the air like a hungover color-guard girl at a homecoming parade, the hapless Irish naval men sent to save her remained beyond the bobbing waves.

— Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
If your dispenser has a latch that flaps open, make sure there is nothing blocking the flap to keep the pod from releasing and dissolving.

— Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of flap

Noun

Protecting pilot vision A nuclear weapon produces an intense burst of thermal and visible light within fractions of a second after detonation.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
With juicy bursts of fresh fruit, the result is deliciously smooth, custardy, and bright.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of burst

Noun

All these missions are complex, high-cost gambles for China that would consume large quantities of military assets and result in immense casualties and property damage.

— Eugene Gholz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026
Other contenders, like Milwaukee and Tampa Bay, opted against trading for Skubal, unwilling to risk prospects for a rental, a gamble the Dodgers readily took.

— Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of gamble

Verb

The Falcons’ second-year safety watched the snap, darted into the backfield and nabbed receiver Zachariah Branch on an end-around.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
The Barcelona forward is a different option to Solanke with his ability in tight spaces and desire to stretch the defensive line with darting runs in-behind.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of dart

Noun

The water around the device and the rock above it shield the detector from the glare of cosmic radiation, allowing the flickers of less common particle interactions to shine through.

— James Dinneen, Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
Keep Your Devices Charged Be proactive and charge your cellphone and laptop before the lights start to flicker.

— Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of flicker

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