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Definition of “flighty

flighty (ˈflaɪtɪPronunciation for flighty

Definitions

adjective

Word forms: flightier, flightiest
  1. frivolous and irresponsible; capricious; volatile
  2. mentally erratic, unstable, or wandering
  3. flirtatious; coquettish

Alternative Forms

ˈflightily adverb ˈflightiness noun

Usage examples

  • That corporate pizzazz of hers is a perfect counterpoint to my flighty artistic temperament.
    Alex George, 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 '.
    Jack Turner, SPICE: The History of a Temptation (2004)

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