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Synonyms

light-footed

American  
[lahyt-foot-id] / ˈlaɪtˈfʊt ɪd /

adjective

  1. stepping lightly or nimbly; light of foot; nimble.

light-footed British  

adjective

  1. having a light or nimble tread

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Other Word Forms

  • light-footedly adverb
  • light-footedness noun

Etymology

Origin of light-footed

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425

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