light-footed
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of light-footed
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425
Example Sentences
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Watching a 300- or 400-pound bear execute a light-footed cousin to a tour jeté snaps your head around.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2023
Zagar keeps the cinematographer Zak Mulligan’s camera hand-held and light-footed.
From New York Times ● Jun. 8, 2022
Maharaj was known for his animated facial expressions and light-footed movements, accompanied by the sound of bells he wore around his ankles.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2022
The elaphrosaur, whose name means "light-footed lizard", was related to the Tyrannosaurus Rex and Velociraptor.
From BBC ● May 18, 2020
The sea lay quiedy, bathed in a shy, light-footed light, a dancing play of black and silver that extended without limits all about me.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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