Flighty
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈflaɪti/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Flighty is an adjective meaning Given to unplanned and silly ideas or actions.
Meaning
Given to unplanned and silly ideas or actions.
More Meanings
- (of a bird) That flies easily or often.
- (dated) Swift.
Example Sentences
Permanent way and other checks then somewhat slowed down this flighty progress.
"We know that flighty birds suffer from greater risk of raptor predation, and I assume that it is useful to understand the effects of urbanization because flighty species may be more vulnerable to anthropogenic disturbance."
Word Forms
- flightier
- flightiest
Synonyms for flighty
Depending on context, synonyms include frivolous, scatterbrained, irresponsible, flyaway.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include frivolous, scatterbrained, flyaway, irresponsible, harebrained, flibbertigibbety.
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