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also light-foot
as in graceful
moving easily
the light-footed cat crept silently through the house
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Recent Examples of light-footed
What’s remarkable about this light-footed film is its impressionistic, childlike vision of an African country on the verge of violence.
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Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 21 July 2025
Photo: Everett Collection The platonic ideal that all light-footed spy movies aspire to emulate, Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest gave him his biggest canvas yet to explore the theme of an innocent man attempting to outrun wrongful accusations and sinister forces.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
At San Dieguito, that builds space for wildlife such as the light-footed Ridgway’s rail and least Bell’s vireo, two native California birds listed by the federal government as in danger of extinction.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
In the summer, people in Maine are barefooted, light-footed, and surefooted.
—Marissa Hermer, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2023
Watching a 300- or 400-pound bear execute a light-footed cousin to a tour jeté snaps your head around.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2023
In the wake of the 9/11 attacks, commentators often portrayed the governments of such states as lethargic bureaucracies outwitted by light-footed rebels.
—Thomas Hegghammer, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 21 July 2025
Photo: Everett Collection The platonic ideal that all light-footed spy movies aspire to emulate, Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest gave him his biggest canvas yet to explore the theme of an innocent man attempting to outrun wrongful accusations and sinister forces.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
At San Dieguito, that builds space for wildlife such as the light-footed Ridgway’s rail and least Bell’s vireo, two native California birds listed by the federal government as in danger of extinction.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
In the summer, people in Maine are barefooted, light-footed, and surefooted.
—Marissa Hermer, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2023
Watching a 300- or 400-pound bear execute a light-footed cousin to a tour jeté snaps your head around.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2023
In the wake of the 9/11 attacks, commentators often portrayed the governments of such states as lethargic bureaucracies outwitted by light-footed rebels.
—Thomas Hegghammer, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for light-footed
Adjective
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As the guitar comes in to form a sparse music bed, Shervin’s powerful and graceful voice echoes Iranians’ longings.—
Fatemeh Jamalpour,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Another shows a white owl landing on her arm in graceful slow motion.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For years, corporate attention has centered on young professionals, who are seen as agile, digital natives and full of potential.—
Gilda D'Incerti,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bayrou as a centrist barely managed to walk that tightrope, Lecornu, positioned further to the right, may not be as agile.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Crafted in Ireland, the coach features dark brown panels adorned with golden scrollwork and a gilded roof, offering shelter from the light rain falling over Berkshire.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The collection was heavy on bubble skirts and dresses, offering a sleek take on mid-season coats and leaning into light colors and tailored short-sleeves.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Light-footed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light-footed. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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