swift-footed
/'swift'futid/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having rapidly moving feet: Describes a person, animal, or being that is capable of moving or running with great speed and agility, characterized by fast footwork.
Usage
The adjective "swift-footed" is used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "is" or "was") to describe the inherent quality of speed in movement. It is a literary or descriptive term, often found in mythology, poetry, or sports commentary.
Examples
Attributive use:
- The swift-footed messenger delivered the news before sunset.
- Ancient myths often speak of swift-footed heroes like Achilles.
Predicative use:
- The deer was remarkably swift-footed, easily escaping the predator.
- To be a successful winger in soccer, you must be swift-footed.
Advanced Usage
- Descriptive Compound: While "swift-footed" itself is a compound adjective, it can be used in more elaborate descriptive phrases.
- He was swift-footed and sure-handed, a natural athlete.
Variants and Related Words
- Swiftly (adverb): In a swift or rapid manner.
- She ran swiftly to catch the bus.
- Swiftness (noun): The quality of being swift.
- The cheetah is famous for its swiftness.
Synonyms
- Fleet-footed: Having the ability to run fast.
- Nimble: Quick and light in movement or action; agile.
- Speedy: Moving or capable of moving at high speed.
Antonyms
- Slow-footed: Moving or acting slowly.
- Clumsy: Awkward in movement or action; not graceful or nimble.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Light on one's feet: Agile and nimble in movement.
- As a dancer, she is very light on her feet.
- Quick off the mark: Very fast to start or react.
- The swift-footed striker was quick off the mark, scoring in the first minute.
Adjective
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having rapidly moving feet
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