Butterflies fluttered, delicate wings shimmering in the sun.

Meaning: This sentence is describing the beauty of the butterflies as they fluttered their delicate wings in the sunlight, creating a shimmering display.

Choice of Words: Butterflies are flying insects with large, colorful wings. Fluttered means that the butterflies moved their wings quickly and lightly. Delicate wings means that the wings of the butterflies were thin and fragile. Shimmering in the sun means that the wings of the butterflies reflected the light of the sun and sparkled.

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