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
The gown has long sleeves, a wide sweetheart neckline and a fluttery, feminine midiskirt.
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 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 vocals drift on the fluttery synth that swells as the bass whirs.
—Pitchfork, 10 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
The fluttery sleeves and tie-back closure are subtle details that give it a sophisticated holiday look—the question of what to wear to the next holiday party ends with this dress.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
According to Bailly, this new formula from Lancôme gives her the long, fluttery lashes of her dreams.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025
Featuring fluttery sleeves and a scalloped V-neck, the adorable peplum top is a great basic for the season as it can be worn on its own during warmer days but will still layer nicely under a cardigan or light jacket as the temperatures drop.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
The Phoebe dress is a low-key, not-too-in-your-face brown animal print dress that has fluttery sleeves and and a drawstring detail that makes this piece feel and look more casual.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 16 Sep. 2025
Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 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 vocals drift on the fluttery synth that swells as the bass whirs.
—Pitchfork, 10 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
The fluttery sleeves and tie-back closure are subtle details that give it a sophisticated holiday look—the question of what to wear to the next holiday party ends with this dress.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
According to Bailly, this new formula from Lancôme gives her the long, fluttery lashes of her dreams.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025
Featuring fluttery sleeves and a scalloped V-neck, the adorable peplum top is a great basic for the season as it can be worn on its own during warmer days but will still layer nicely under a cardigan or light jacket as the temperatures drop.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
The Phoebe dress is a low-key, not-too-in-your-face brown animal print dress that has fluttery sleeves and and a drawstring detail that makes this piece feel and look more casual.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluttery
Adjective
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Golden retrievers of all ages — from excitable puppies playing in the mud to more mature canines roaming in Santa hats and fairy costumes — filled the park as owners sat drinking yerba mate, a typical Argentine drink, and taking pictures.—
Miguel Lo Bianco,
USA Today,
16 Dec. 2025
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Skeptical journalists, excitable influencers, and industry insiders alike all climbed aboard an open-top bus for a sightseeing tour of London that culminated at a cramped and stifling-hot theater.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
7 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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From a portable power bank to keep your phone charged to noise-canceling headphones that will drown out stressful sounds, these travel accessories will help nervous fliers and frequent travelers alike have easier journeys.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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But now there's a new robo-tech in town, and my Roadie 3 is looking very nervous indeed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Fluttery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluttery. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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