aflutter

[ uh-fluht-er ]

adjective

1. in a flutter.

aflutter

/ əˈflʌtə /

adjective

1. in or into a nervous or excited state

Word History and Origins

Origin of aflutter¹

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

Example Sentences

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

“Back in the days of Valentino,” defense attorney Richard Walton reportedly told the jury, “this man who set female hearts aflutter was nothing but a queer.”

From Los Angeles Times

“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

Related Words

• afraid
• agitated
• anxious
• frightened
• hesitant
• jittery
• nervous
• panicky
• scared
• shy
• skittish
• tense
• timid
• uneasy