sure-footed
sure-footed
Definition
sure·-footed (-fo̵ot′id)
adjective
- not likely to stumble, slip, or fall
- not likely to err; skillful, competent, etc.
sure′·-foot′edly adverb
sure′·-foot′edness noun
sure-footed
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- handling: Whilst this combination gives great grip and sure-footed handling, the drawback is heavy steering when parking.
- guide: He offers a sure-footed guide to modern thinking about the book ( to the date of publication ).
- horse: Here large herds of reindeer roam free and the sure-footed Icelandic horse is the only way of transportation.
- manner: The train took less than five minutes to reverse in Wrexham, and took off for Chirk in a very sure-footed manner.
Modifying Another Word
- very: The train took less than five minutes to reverse in Wrexham, and took off for Chirk in a very sure-footed manner.
- extremely: I am quite amazed to see sheep grazing on the very steep slopes, they must be extremely sure-footed.
Used with adjective complement
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