fast-footed
Definition
Adjective: Having rapidly moving feet; able to move or run quickly.
Usage
The adjective "fast-footed" is used to describe a person, animal, or sometimes a fictional character that is notably quick on their feet. It emphasizes agility and speed in movement. It is typically used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb).
Examples
- The fast-footed striker easily dodged the defenders and scored a goal.
- Rabbits are naturally fast-footed creatures, which helps them escape predators.
- She was too fast-footed for her opponent to catch.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically to describe someone who is quick to react or adapt in a non-physical context, though this is less common.
- The company's fast-footed response to the market change saved it from significant losses.
Variants and Related Words
- Swift-footed (adj.): A near-synonym meaning quick or nimble of foot. (e.g., )
- Nimble-footed (adj.): Emphasizes light, quick, and agile movement. (e.g., )
- Light-footed (adj.): Suggests moving quickly and gracefully without making much noise. (e.g., )
Synonyms
- Quick
- Speedy
- Fleet-footed
- Agile
- Nimble
Antonyms
- Slow-footed
- Clumsy
- Plodding
Adjective
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having rapidly moving feet
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