flighty (ˈflaɪtɪ
)
Definitions
adjective
Word forms: flightier, flightiest
- frivolous and irresponsible; capricious; volatile
- mentally erratic, unstable, or wandering
- flirtatious; coquettish
Alternative Forms
ˈflightily adverb ˈflightiness nounSynonyms
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frivolous,
wild,
volatile,
unstable,
irresponsible,
dizzy,
fickle,
unbalanced,
impulsive,
mercurial,
giddy,
capricious,
unsteady,
thoughtless,
changeable,
impetuous,
skittish,
light-headed,
harebrained,
scatterbrained,
ditzy or ditsy
Usage examples
That corporate pizzazz of hers is a perfect counterpoint to my flighty artistic temperament.
, LOVE YOU MADLY (2002)But I was then asked about my sexuality or accused of being `` flighty.
British Medical Journal (2002)Especially when the flighty Starcraft is likely to be spooked by the incredible pre-race buzz.
The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)The problem is that he's due to marry her flighty twin sister Ursula (also played by Lisa) in a week's time.
Sun, News of the World (2002)Typical of such a vain and flighty lightweight, he reeks permanently of balsam and cinnamon -- to Martial's mind, `a trashy article '.
, SPICE: The History of a Temptation (2004)