FLUTTERING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

fluttering

verb

Definition of fluttering next

present participle of flutter

as in darting

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

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as in flapping

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 fluttering Inspired by the heart-fluttering love letters Sally writes to Linus, the designs feature instantly recognizable motifs that marry the Peanuts’ charm with Margesherwood’s refined silhouettes. —

Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026 Pugh’s dress wholly evoked dark glamour, with a high neckline, fluttering short sleeves and a hint of contrasting fabric throughout the design of the dress. —

Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026 Stroll the Butterfly Garden to see butterflies fluttering about the plants that were planted especially to give them a home. —

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026 Nothing sparks a team quite like killing off a five-on-three, and Canada scored in transition just 14 seconds after Fast was freed, as Kristin O’Neill batted in a fluttering Fast rebound for a 1-0 lead. —

Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fluttering

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Everyone’s eyes were darting around the room.

— Big Think, Big Think, 18 Mar. 2026
Five minutes later, Valverde gets his second — waiting until O’Reilly checks over his right shoulder, then darting in behind on the opposite side, and finishing from Vinicius Junior’s pass.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026