aflutter
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of aflutter
Example Sentences
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The scent of freshly mowed grass and the sight of rolling fairways will always set a golfer’s heart aflutter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
We've barely recovered from season four of Bridgerton, but now details of series five have been announced - with a new romance to set hearts aflutter.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped out of the race last week and endorsed Trump, pundits were aflutter with questions about how his decision would affect the leading two candidates.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2024
The Super Bowl might not always conjure romantic vibes, but the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce whirlwind has hearts aflutter.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024
Radar runs in, his robe aflutter, and hands Lacey the card.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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