Fluttered

/ˈflʌtərd/

फड़फड़ाया/फड़फड़ाई; (दिल) धड़क उठा; घबराया/उत्साहित हुआ

Origin & History

From Middle English 'fluteren', probably imitative (suggesting the sound/motion of flapping), related to 'flitter' and possibly influenced by Old Norse forms.

यह Middle English के 'fluteren' से आया माना जाता है, जो संभवतः ध्वनि/गति की नकल पर आधारित (onomatopoeic) शब्द है; 'flitter' से संबंधित है और संभवतः Old Norse के रूपों से भी प्रभावित रहा है।

Definition

Fluttered is the past tense/past participle of 'flutter'. It describes quick, light, repeated movement (like wings, leaves, a curtain) or a nervous/excited feeling (like a fluttering heart).

'Fluttered' क्रिया 'flutter' का भूतकाल/भूतकृदंत रूप है। यह पंखों, पत्तों, परदे आदि की हल्की, तेज़ और अनियमित फड़फड़ाहट/हिलना दर्शाता है, और कभी-कभी घबराहट या उत्साह में दिल का धड़क/काँप उठना भी।

Parts of Speech

Verb (past tense / past participle):
The bird fluttered its wings and flew away.
Verb (figurative):
Her heart fluttered when she heard the news.

Usage Examples

Dry leaves fluttered across the path in the wind.
The curtain fluttered slightly near the open window.
A small flag fluttered on top of the building.
He fluttered his hands nervously before speaking.
My heart fluttered with excitement.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Stilled Steadied Stabilized Calmed Quieted

Related Forms

Idioms & Phrases

Make someone’s heart flutter
किसी का दिल धड़का देना / किसी को रोमांचित कर देना
All a-flutter
बेचैन/उत्साहित (घबराहट या खुशी से) ; फूला-फूला-सा