Fleet-footed
What it means
Able to move with impressive speed and agility.
Reach for it when praising exceptional speed and agility on foot
The fleet-footed winger reached every pass before the defenders.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when informal praise suits the moment
Careful Speedy lacks the graceful image and can sound childish.
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everyday
Fits when plain speed is enough
Careful Quick does not convey agility or sustained pace.
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warm
Fits when agile changes of direction are central
Careful Nimble may describe hands or thinking rather than feet.
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professional
fast-running
Fits when literal accessible wording is preferred
Careful Fast-running sounds mechanical when praising a person.
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formal
Fits when speed matters without specifying running
Careful Swift can describe anything moving quickly.
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literary
Fits when quiet grace matters more than raw pace
Careful Light-footed may be delicate without being fast.
Opposites 3
- slow-footed
- plodding
- lumbering
Common phrases 3
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fleet-footed winger
The fleet-footed winger reached every pass.
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fleet-footed runner
A fleet-footed runner carried the message uphill.
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remain fleet-footed
The veteran remained fleet-footed late in the match.
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