fluttering

Thân thiện

A butterfly is fluttering among the flowers in the garden.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The motion made by flapping up and down: A rapid, light, and often irregular movement, typically of something light and flexible like wings, flags, or eyelids.

Usage

• The word "fluttering" is used to describe a specific type of quick, soft, and trembling movement. It often implies a lack of steadiness and can be associated with things that are delicate, agitated, or insubstantial.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The gentle fluttering of the butterfly's wings was mesmerizing.
  • We could hear the fluttering of the pages in the breeze.
  • A fluttering of eyelids can be a sign of waking from sleep.

Advanced Usage

• "a fluttering of": This phrase is often used to describe the collective, soft movement or sound of many light things.
  • There was a sudden fluttering of birds' wings as the cat approached.

Variants and Related Words

• Flutter (verb): To move with a light, rapid, and irregular motion.
  • The flags flutter in the wind.
• Flutter (noun): An act or instance of fluttering; a state of nervous excitement or confusion.
  • The news caused a flutter of excitement in the office.

Synonyms

• Flapping: Moving up and down or back and forth, often with a slapping sound.
• Quivering: Shaking with a slight, rapid motion.
• Flickering: Shining or burning unsteadily; moving quickly and lightly.

Related Phrases

• In a flutter: In a state of nervous excitement or agitation.
  • She was in a flutter before her big presentation.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the motion made by flapping up and down

Từ đồng nghĩa

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• flapping
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