flutter of

Frequency: 7.08.5 per million words

Used to specify what is fluttering (e.g., eyelashes) or the cause of excitement (e.g., excitement).

flutterflutter + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • She gave a gentle flutter of her eyelashes to get his attention.
  • There was a sudden flutter of excitement in the crowd when the celebrity appeared.
  • The patient felt a worrying flutter of his heart during the examination.
  • A delicate flutter of wings could be heard as the butterfly landed on the flower.
  • She experienced a nervous flutter of anticipation before her job interview.
  • The flutter of papers on his desk indicated the window was open.
  • A subtle flutter of her fingers revealed her anxiety about the test results.
  • The audience felt a collective flutter of enthusiasm when the curtain rose.
  • He noticed a slight flutter of movement in the bushes nearby.
  • There was an unmistakable flutter of panic in her voice as she spoke.