Synonyms of butterflies

butterflies

plural noun

ˈbə-tər-ˌflī 

as in nerves

a sense of panic or extreme nervousness

even experienced actors sometimes get butterflies before a performance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nerves
• shivers
• jitters
• willies
• shakes
• screaming meemies
• creeps
• heebie-jeebies
• anxiety
• goose bumps
• fear
• hysteria
• cold sweat
• dither
• jimjams
• whim-whams
• fidgets
• uneasiness
• nervous breakdown
• agitation
• skittishness
• frazzle
• jumpiness
• edginess

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tranquillity
• calm
• composure
• tranquility
• equanimity
• aplomb
• imperturbability
• self-possession