flurry Synonyms
Another word for flurry
• noun (Context 1)
A sudden, short period of intense activity, excitement, or nervous commotion, or a rapid series of things happening at once.
"The announcement of the merger sparked a burst of phone calls and emails across the office."
• noun (Context 2)
A small, swirling mass of snow, leaves, or dust moved by a sudden gust of wind, or a brief, light snowfall.
"The afternoon sky darkened and brought a brief squall of snow before clearing up again."
• verb (Context 3)
To move quickly in a swirling, busy, or agitated manner, or to fall lightly in brief gusts (of snow).
"Dry autumn leaves flurried across the courtyard as the wind picked up."
• verb (Context 4)
To confuse, agitate, or fluster someone, especially by making them hurry.
"The sudden barrage of unexpected questions from the panel flurried the young applicant."
Opposites of flurry
The opposite of flurry shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: