as in excitable
easily excited by nature
a fluttery bus driver who was obviously in the wrong line of work
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Recent Examples of fluttery
Still in her twenties, Morisot was a respected painter, best known for her landscapes, and had been tutored by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, the influential Barbizon school painter of fluttery fields and woodlands.
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Susan Tallman, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Still big enough to pull double-duty in-flight, this slouchy satchel will look stunning with anything from a fluttery midi dress to a simple T-shirt and shorts.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Fans familiar with 1985’s beat-tastic, falsetto-fluttery, Technicolor masterpiece Cupid & Psyche 85 may blanch at Songs to Remember’s wispy skeletal attempts at dub and acoustic pop (especially since the album has, until now, been out of print and unavailable on streaming).
—Alfred Soto, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2026
On the top, Kylie opted for a fluttery white ruffled top that featured a plunging neckline held together with a single tie.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Just fluttery, flake-free lashes that look and feel good.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026
Lingerie brands like Skims, Fleur du Mal, and Victoria’s Secret reflect that range in their collections, offering delicate, fluttery bralettes alongside plunging and balconette bras.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2025
Her button-up blouse featured wide, fluttery sleeves and a corset-style bodice, which added structure to the billowy silhouette.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 4 Dec. 2025
The fluttery sleeves and tie-back closure are subtle details that give it a sophisticated holiday look—the question of what to wear to the next holiday party ends with this dress.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
Susan Tallman, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Still big enough to pull double-duty in-flight, this slouchy satchel will look stunning with anything from a fluttery midi dress to a simple T-shirt and shorts.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Fans familiar with 1985’s beat-tastic, falsetto-fluttery, Technicolor masterpiece Cupid & Psyche 85 may blanch at Songs to Remember’s wispy skeletal attempts at dub and acoustic pop (especially since the album has, until now, been out of print and unavailable on streaming).
—Alfred Soto, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2026
On the top, Kylie opted for a fluttery white ruffled top that featured a plunging neckline held together with a single tie.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Just fluttery, flake-free lashes that look and feel good.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026
Lingerie brands like Skims, Fleur du Mal, and Victoria’s Secret reflect that range in their collections, offering delicate, fluttery bralettes alongside plunging and balconette bras.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2025
Her button-up blouse featured wide, fluttery sleeves and a corset-style bodice, which added structure to the billowy silhouette.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 4 Dec. 2025
The fluttery sleeves and tie-back closure are subtle details that give it a sophisticated holiday look—the question of what to wear to the next holiday party ends with this dress.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluttery
Adjective
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An unexpected collaboration opportunity is very possible under today’s trine between excitable Mars and erratic Uranus.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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At the Ricardo residence in the ’50s sitcom I Love Lucy, over-the-top housewife Lucy and Ricky, her excitable husband, were always getting into some sort of entertaining hijinks.—
Michael Gioia,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the draft room, Bisciotti looked nervous as the pick approached, worried another team — or even his own GM — might snag Randall.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Some nervous Democrats and their allies worry that language could thwart installation of a Democratic majority in the next Congress.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Fluttery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluttery. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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