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Definitions

fleet-footed

[fleet-foot-id] / ˈflitˈfʊt ɪd /
ADJECTIVE
swift
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abrupt expeditious hasty nimble quick rapid speedy sudden unexpected
STRONG
cracking express fleet flying precipitate prompt ready screaming short spanking
WEAK
alacritous barrelling breakneck double-quick headlong hurried in nothing flat like crazy like mad on the double pronto shaking a leg short-lived snappy speedball supersonic winged
Antonyms
STRONGEST
delayed expected lazy leisurely slow
WEAK
sluggish

Example Sentences

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It would have been terrible to run on if I was a fresh, fleet-footed 20-year-old, but I was 51 and still trying to outrun guys half my age.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Adopting the moniker of Prince, the fleet-footed fighter entertained the masses with his leopard-print shorts and somersaults into the boxing ring.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Henry helped Stokes for a maximum of his own then in the same over found the fleet-footed Brook.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2024

His style was idiosyncratic, known for twisting, fleet-footed runs that stymied the opposition.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2024

“Then you might wish to inform your fleet-footed friend of that fact,” the vice-principal said acidly.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen