Light-heeled
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Light-heeled is an adjective meaning (archaic) Nimble or lively in walking or running; swift of foot.
Meaning
(archaic) Nimble or lively in walking or running; swift of foot.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Of loose character; not chaste; immoral. Literally, as if by the flying up of the heels, one is apt to fall flat on their back.
Example Sentences
a light-heeled wench
Word Forms
- lighter-heeled
- lightest-heeled
Synonyms for light-heeled
Depending on context, synonyms include incontinent, unchaste, wanton.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include light-legged, feather-heeled, lightfooted, light-footed, twinkle-toed, fleet-footed.
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