swift-footed

/'swift'futid/

Thân thiện

The swift-footed hare darted across the meadow.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having rapidly moving feet: Describes a person, animal, or being that is capable of moving or running with great speed and agility, characterized by fast footwork.

Usage

The adjective "swift-footed" is used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "is" or "was") to describe the inherent quality of speed in movement. It is a literary or descriptive term, often found in mythology, poetry, or sports commentary.

Examples

• Attributive use:

  • The swift-footed messenger delivered the news before sunset.
  • Ancient myths often speak of swift-footed heroes like Achilles.

• Predicative use:

  • The deer was remarkably swift-footed, easily escaping the predator.
  • To be a successful winger in soccer, you must be swift-footed.

Advanced Usage

• Descriptive Compound: While "swift-footed" itself is a compound adjective, it can be used in more elaborate descriptive phrases.
  • He was swift-footed and sure-handed, a natural athlete.

Variants and Related Words

• Swiftly (adverb): In a swift or rapid manner.
  • She ran swiftly to catch the bus.
• Swiftness (noun): The quality of being swift.
  • The cheetah is famous for its swiftness.

Synonyms

• Fleet-footed: Having the ability to run fast.
• Nimble: Quick and light in movement or action; agile.
• Speedy: Moving or capable of moving at high speed.

Antonyms

• Slow-footed: Moving or acting slowly.
• Clumsy: Awkward in movement or action; not graceful or nimble.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Light on one's feet: Agile and nimble in movement.
  • As a dancer, she is very light on her feet.
• Quick off the mark: Very fast to start or react.
  • The swift-footed striker was quick off the mark, scoring in the first minute.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having rapidly moving feet

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fast-footed