Flighty Definition

flītē
flightier, flightiest
adjective
flightier, flightiest
Given to sudden whims; not taking things seriously; frivolous or irresponsible.
Webster's New World
Given to capricious or unstable behavior.
American Heritage
Characterized by irresponsible or silly behavior.
American Heritage
Easily excited, upset, etc.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Flighty

Adjective

Base Form:
flighty
Comparative:
flightier
Superlative:
flightiest

Origin of Flighty

  • flight +‎ -y

    From Wiktionary

Flighty Sentence Examples

  • Her foreign policy was flighty to the verge of foolishness.

  • He was not incapable of affection nor without generous impulses, but he was flighty, passionate in a childish way, and when angry capable of cruelty.

  • Some ducks are just too flighty to come in over stronger species.

  • There were a number of them, but they were very flighty and it took me ages to get a decent image.

  • They were rather flighty and moved along the beach after a couple of minutes.

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