Butterflies fluttered like painted wings.

Meaning: Butterflies move their colorful wings quickly and lightly as they fly.

Choice of Words: Fluttered means to move quickly and lightly. Painted means covered with colors or designs. Wings are parts of a bird or insect that allow it to fly. Butterflies have colorful wings that flutter when they fly, resembling painted wings.

Alternative Expressions

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