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aflutter

American  
[uh-fluht-er] / əˈflʌt ər /

adjective

  1. in a flutter.

aflutter British  
/ əˈflʌtə /

adjective

  1. in or into a nervous or excited state

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Etymology

Origin of aflutter

First recorded in 1820–30; a- 1 + flutter

Example Sentences

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Penelope smiled reassuringly, but inside she was aflutter with curiosity.

From Literature

“Even Camilla was aflutter. They were trying on all their hats.”

From Literature

A bower of roses, fragrant herbs and bodacious blooms might set one gardener’s heart aflutter, while another finds the sweet spot among spiky agaves, exotic palms or a bountiful row of summer raspberries.

From Seattle Times

Markets had expected hawkishness, but were set aflutter last week when council member Klass Knot cast doubt on the need for hikes beyond July.

From Reuters

My heart was aflutter as I drove home.

From Los Angeles Times

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