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flighty
adjective \ˈflī-tē\
: not serious or dependable : likely to forget things or to change opinions, plans, etc., without reason
: easily excited or frightened
flight·i·erflight·i·est
Full Definition of FLIGHTY
1
: swift
2
: lacking stability or steadiness: a : easily upset : volatile <a flighty temper> b : easily excited : skittish <a flighty horse> c : capricious, silly
— flight·i·ly \ˈflī-tə-lē\ adverb
— flight·i·ness \ˈflī-tē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of FLIGHTY
1552
Related to FLIGHTY
- Synonyms
- fiddle-footed, excitable, fluttery, high-strung, hyper, hyperactive, hyperexcitable, hyperkinetic, jittery, jumpy, nervous, skittery, skittish, spasmodic, spooky
- Antonyms
- imperturbable, nerveless, unexcitable, unflappable, unshakable
Rhymes with FLIGHTY
FLIGHTY Defined for Kids
flighty
adjective \ˈflī-tē\
flight·i·erflight·i·est
Definition of FLIGHTY for Kids
1
: easily excited or frightened : skittish <a flighty horse>
2
: not steady or serious <a flighty temper>
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