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
Just fluttery, flake-free lashes that look and feel good.
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Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026
The gown has long sleeves, a wide sweetheart neckline and a fluttery, feminine midiskirt.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 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 vocals drift on the fluttery synth that swells as the bass whirs.
—Pitchfork, 10 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
According to Bailly, this new formula from Lancôme gives her the long, fluttery lashes of her dreams.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025
Featuring fluttery sleeves and a scalloped V-neck, the adorable peplum top is a great basic for the season as it can be worn on its own during warmer days but will still layer nicely under a cardigan or light jacket as the temperatures drop.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026
The gown has long sleeves, a wide sweetheart neckline and a fluttery, feminine midiskirt.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 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 vocals drift on the fluttery synth that swells as the bass whirs.
—Pitchfork, 10 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
According to Bailly, this new formula from Lancôme gives her the long, fluttery lashes of her dreams.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025
Featuring fluttery sleeves and a scalloped V-neck, the adorable peplum top is a great basic for the season as it can be worn on its own during warmer days but will still layer nicely under a cardigan or light jacket as the temperatures drop.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluttery
Adjective
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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
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Between each dance was an excruciating silence during which network-TV producers monitored and reset their equipment while the men fidgeted onstage like excitable children.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Who isn’t nervous meeting the prospective in-laws for the first time?—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jason Bateman delivers the mundane analogy like a pro, blending sincerity and uncertainty inside his singular, nervous vocal rhythms.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Fluttery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluttery. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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