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aflutter Synonyms

Another word for aflutter

Choosing another word for aflutter depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Nervously excited, agitated, or quivering with anticipation.

Usage Example

"Her heart was atremble as she waited backstage for the concert to begin."

Strongest
atremble
aquiver
Strong
agitated
flustered
jittery
excited
nervous

• adjective (Context 2)

Moving or waving rapidly and lightly in the air; fluttering.

Usage Example

"The avenue was lined with colourful banners all fluttering in the morning breeze."

Strongest
fluttering
Strong
flapping
waving
quivering

• adverb (Context 3)

In a fluttering, agitated, or nervously excited manner or state.

Usage Example

"The sudden announcement set the entire office excitedly with speculation."

Strong
excitedly
nervously
restlessly

Opposites of aflutter

The opposite of aflutter shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

calm
motionless
still
composed
calmly
peacefully
unruffled
serenely
See all opposites of aflutter

• Nearby Words

afire
aflame
afloat
aflutter
afoot
aforementioned
aforesaid

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Aflutter. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/aflutter
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