wing-footed
Definition
Adjective
- Swift of foot; rapid in movement: "wing-footed" describes someone or something that moves with exceptional speed, as if having wings on their feet. This word is often used in poetic or literary contexts.
Usage Examples
- (The messenger was extremely fast.)
- (Hermes is portrayed with winged sandals for swift travel.)
Advanced Usage
- "wing-footed" as a poetic epithet: In classical literature, it is used as a fixed descriptor for gods or heroes known for speed.
- The wing-footed runner dashed across the finish line. (A runner with incredible speed.)
Variants and Related Words
- Wing-footedness (noun): the quality of being swift-footed.
- His wing-footedness amazed the crowd. (His speed amazed the audience.)
Synonyms
- Swift-footed: moving quickly on foot.
- Fleet-footed: able to run fast.
- Light-footed: moving with agility and speed.
Related Idioms
- Feet like wings: to run very fast.
- She has feet like wings when she plays soccer. (She runs extremely fast.)