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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    flap wave tremble quiver shake vibrate oscillate wobble tremor shiver shudder convulse palpitate pulsate beat throb flutter flicker dance undulate ripple fluctuate swing sway rock jiggle joggle wiggle wriggle squirm twist turn spin whirl twirl swirl eddy whirlpool turbulence turbulence commotion disturbance agitation unrest unsteadiness instability uncertainty doubt vacillation hesitation indecision irresolution wavering trembling quavering faltering stumbling staggering lurching careening teetering tottering

    Meaning of Flutter

    The primary meaning of the word "flutter" is to move or cause something to move with a quick, light, and irregular motion.

    Definitions

    • To move quickly and lightly, with an irregular motion, typically in a way that is not steady or consistent
    • To cause something to move in this way, often in a way that is not controlled or deliberate
    • To experience a feeling of nervousness or excitement, often in a way that is not steady or consistent

    Etymology of Flutter

    The word "flutter" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, with the verb "flutten" or "floteren" meaning to move quickly and lightly, often in a way that is not steady or consistent
    The word is also related to the Old Norse word "fluta", which means to float or move lightly on water
    Historically, the word "flutter" has been used to describe a range of motions, from the movement of a bird's wings to the beating of the heart

    Example Uses

    • The bird's wings began to flutter as it prepared to take flight
    • Her heart started to flutter with excitement as she waited for the concert to start
    • The flag fluttered in the wind, its edges worn and frayed from years of exposure

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    stability steadiness stillness calmness serenity tranquility peacefulness quietness motionlessness stagnation inertia immobility rigidity stiffness firmness solidity fixity permanence durability endurance persistence consistency uniformity regularity constancy predictability dependability reliability certainty confidence decisiveness resolution determination steadiness firmness

    Related Nouns

    movement motion action activity commotion disturbance agitation unrest turbulence fluctuation vibration oscillation pulse beat rhythm tremor shiver shudder convulsion palpitation pulsation wave ripple undulation dance spin whirl twirl swirl eddy whirlpool turbulence instability uncertainty doubt vacillation hesitation indecision irresolution

    Related Verbs

    move act stir awaken disturb agitate excite thrill tremble quiver shake vibrate oscillate pulse beat throb flutter flicker dance undulate ripple fluctuate swing sway rock jiggle joggle wiggle wriggle squirm twist turn spin whirl twirl swirl eddy whirlpool

    Related Adjectives

    quick light irregular unsteady inconsistent nervous excited agitated disturbed unstable uncertain doubtful hesitant indecisive irresolute wavering trembling quavering faltering stumbling staggering lurching careening teetering tottering fluctuating vibrating oscillating pulsating beating throbbing fluttering flickering dancing undulating rippling