aflutter
/əˈflʌtər/
adverb
- In a fluttering manner; with quick, light movement.
- The curtains blew aflutter at the open window.
- The bird's feathers moved aflutter as it preened.
- Confetti fell aflutter over the crowd.
adjective
- In a state of nervous excitement or agitation.
- The bride was all aflutter before the ceremony.
- News of the surprise visit set the whole office aflutter.
- He felt aflutter with anticipation as he waited for the results.
- Fluttering; moving with quick, light, irregular motions.
- Flags hung aflutter in the strong wind.
- The butterfly's wings were aflutter in the sunlight.
- Leaves were aflutter as the breeze passed through the trees.