adj

lightfoot

LYT-fuut

Lightfoot (adj) means Light on one's feet; nimble or quick-moving. Example: “The dancer moved in a lightfoot, graceful way.”

adj

Light on one's feet; nimble or quick-moving.

"The dancer moved in a lightfoot, graceful way."

How to use lightfoot

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMoving quickly and nimbly, as if barely touching the ground.

When to use it

Rare and somewhat literary today; mostly seen as a surname or in older writing.

Lightfoots plural

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From Middle English light-fot, formed from light (adjective) + foot.

Origin: Middle English

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What does “lightfoot” mean?

The word “lightfoot” means light on one's feet; nimble or quick-moving. In plain terms, moving quickly and nimbly, as if barely touching the ground.

How do you pronounce “lightfoot”?

“Lightfoot” is pronounced LYT-fuut (/ˈlaɪtfʊt/ in IPA).

How do you use “lightfoot” in a sentence?

Here is “lightfoot” used in a sentence: “The dancer moved in a lightfoot, graceful way.”

What part of speech is “lightfoot”?

“Lightfoot” is an adjective.

Where does the word “lightfoot” come from?

The word “lightfoot” comes from Middle English. From Middle English light-fot, formed from light (adjective) + foot.