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.”
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Light on one's feet; nimble or quick-moving.
"The dancer moved in a lightfoot, graceful way."
How to use lightfoot
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Etymology
From Middle English light-fot, formed from light (adjective) + foot.
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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.
