What does light-footed mean?
Light-footed means Fast on one's feet, not plodding; nimble, agile..
Light-footed
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Fast on one's feet, not plodding; nimble, agile..
Definitions by Sense
- Fast on one's feet, not plodding; nimble, agile.
- simple past and past participle of light-foot, ran.
Example Sentences
We light-footed it out of there before we were caught.
Synonyms for light-footed
Antonyms for light-footed
Related Words
Word Forms
- lighter-footed
- more light-footed
- lightest-footed
- most light-footed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for light-footed?
Common synonyms include light, lightsome, tripping.
What is the opposite of light-footed?
Possible antonyms include heavy-footed.
How do you use light-footed in a sentence?
We light-footed it out of there before we were caught.
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