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flighty

[ flahy-tee ]

adjective

flightier, flightiest.
  1. given to flights flight of fancy; capricious; frivolous.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. slightly delirious; light-headed; mildly crazy.
  3. irresponsible:

    He said I was too flighty to be a good supervisor.

  4. Archaic. swift or fleet.


flighty

/ ˈڱɪɪ /

adjective

  1. frivolous and irresponsible; capricious; volatile
  2. mentally erratic, unstable, or wandering
  3. flirtatious; coquettish
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈڱپԱ, noun
  • ˈڱپ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ڱi· adverb
  • ڱi·Ա noun
  • ܲ·ڱy adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of flighty1

First recorded in 1545–55; flight 1 + -y 1
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"Today’s young women know that neurotic isn’t cute. Cute isn’t cute. Neither is flustered, madcap, zany, flighty, flaky, harried or hapless - all adjectives that apply to Bridget."

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Wrens "are very flighty," he says with a laugh.

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I’m strolling through the neighborhood, trying to get eyes on a flighty hummingbird, when I reach the corner.

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Tristán, vain and flighty, can hardly concentrate on anything but his career.

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It ought to be a great role for her but the movie is too shallow and flighty to do her justice.

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