Light-footed
What it means
Moving with quiet, quick, and graceful ease.
Reach for it when describing agile physical movement with a literary or dance-oriented tone
The light-footed guide crossed the loose stones without disturbing them.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when lively movement, especially at an unexpected age, fits
Careful Spry can sound patronizing when age is not relevant.
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everyday
Fits when quick controlled movement is the practical quality
Careful Nimble does not necessarily suggest quietness or grace.
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professional
Fits when rapid changes of position are performed capably
Careful Agile can describe organizations and lacks the delicate footwork image.
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professional
Fits when stable placement on difficult ground matters
Careful Sure-footed emphasizes security rather than lightness.
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literary
Fits when speed is the admired quality
Careful Fleet says little about silence, balance, or delicacy.
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literary
Fits when supple graceful bodily movement is central
Careful Lithe often suggests a slender build that light-footed does not.
Opposites 3
- heavy-footed
- clumsy
- plodding
Common phrases 3
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light-footed dancer
The light-footed dancer seemed to skim the stage.
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remain light-footed
Boxers remain light-footed to change direction quickly.
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light-footed movement
Light-footed movement kept the actors quiet backstage.
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