light-heeled en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- lītʹhēld
Etymology
From light (“lacking weight”, adjective) + heeled (“having heels”, adjective).
Meanings
- (archaic) Nimble or lively in walking or running; swift of foot.
-
(obsolete) Of loose character; not chaste; immoral. Literally, as if by the flying up of the heels, one is apt to fall flat on their back.
a light-heeled wench
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lightest-heeled | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more light-heeled | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most light-heeled | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| lighter-heeled | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Synonyms
wanton (of loose character) · incontinent (of loose character) · unchaste (of loose character)