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
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).
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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
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
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
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
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
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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An unexpected collaboration opportunity is very possible under today’s trine between excitable Mars and erratic Uranus.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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At the Ricardo residence in the ’50s sitcom I Love Lucy, over-the-top housewife Lucy and Ricky, her excitable husband, were always getting into some sort of entertaining hijinks.—
Michael Gioia,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This project made Cooper nervous for several reasons.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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The players looked worked up at times and the fans are nervous.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Fluttery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluttery. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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