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Flighty

/ˈflaɪti/ · adjective

Meaning

Given to unplanned and silly ideas or actions..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Given to unplanned and silly ideas or actions.
  2. (of a bird) That flies easily or often.
  3. (dated) Swift.

Example Sentences

"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."
Permanent way and other checks then somewhat slowed down this flighty progress.

Synonyms for flighty

frivolousscatterbrainedirresponsibleflyawayhead-in-the-clouds

Antonyms for flighty

Related Words

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does flighty mean?

Flighty means Given to unplanned and silly ideas or actions..

What is a synonym for flighty?

Common synonyms include frivolous, scatterbrained, irresponsible, flyaway.

What is the opposite of flighty?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use flighty in a sentence?

"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."

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