Flightsome
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Flightsome is an adjective meaning Marked by flight or fleeing; apt or prone to flee or take off; (by extension) not dependable; irresponsible; flaky.
Meaning
Marked by flight or fleeing; apt or prone to flee or take off; (by extension) not dependable; irresponsible; flaky.
Example Sentences
“As we sailors must call a ship 'she' for her flightsome ways, Miss Amelia.”
And she's pretty, no doubt about that; but more, she's flightsome, and smiling again Bo knew he did like a girl, one in a million, who was flightsome. Just when he felt a decision was needed, a decision.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flaky, flitsome, flyaway, flaked, fluttersome, flitty.
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