Fluttered

Pronunciation: /ˈflʌtərd/

Fluttered (verb)

  1. To move quickly and lightly, often in a way that looks graceful or unsteady.
  2. To move wings up and down quickly, like a bird or butterfly.

Examples

  • The leaves fluttered in the gentle breeze.
  • The bird fluttered its wings before taking off.

Common collocations: fluttered lightly, fluttered softly, fluttered its wings, fluttered rapidly

Synonyms of Fluttered

Neutral

Antonyms of Fluttered

  • — Opposite of moving lightly; implies being fixed in place.
  • — Opposite of moving; indicates remaining in one position.