Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fluttery

Adjective
/ˈflʌtəri/
Definition
Light and quick in movement; characterized by flapping or waving.
Examples
  • The butterfly made a fluttery exit from the flower garden.
  • She wore a fluttery dress that danced around her legs in the breeze.
Meaning
The term ‘fluttery’ describes a gentle, rapid motion that can be likened to the movement of wings or something lightweight being tossed about.
Synonyms
  • flapping
  • light
  • airy
  • tremulous
  • flickering