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

In the past this might have been settled by some fleet-footed diplomacy.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

Argentina were undeterred, however, and snatched the lead back as fleet-footed replacement back Cordero finished a scorching move that started with Duhan van der Merwe losing out in a high-ball battle to Isgro.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2025

The fleet-footed effort established a new state record and was the third-fastest girls’ mile in high school history.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2024

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

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

fleet-footed

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