# flattering vs fluttering

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### flattering
*adjective · IPA /ˈflætəɹɪŋ/ · frequency rank #15,817*
Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.

### fluttering
*noun · frequency rank #29,277*
Rapid back-and-forth waving or oscillation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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