Flighty

Pronunciation: /flaɪti/

Definitions of flighty

adjective easily distracted or changing in opinions or behavior; not serious or reliable

Example Sentences

A1 She is flighty and often changes her mind about plans.

A2 The flighty bird quickly flew away when approached.

B1 His flighty behavior made it difficult to rely on him for important tasks.

B2 The actress was known for her flighty personality both on and off screen.

C1 Despite her flighty reputation, she was a highly successful businesswoman.

C2 The author's flighty writing style captivated readers around the world.

Examples of flighty in a Sentence

formal Her flighty behavior at work often led to misunderstandings with her colleagues.

informal I can't keep up with her flighty decisions, she changes her mind all the time.

slang She's so flighty, always jumping from one thing to the next without a plan.

figurative His flighty thoughts drifted like clouds in the sky, never staying in one place for long.

Grammatical Forms of flighty

• past tense: flitted
• plural: flighties
• comparative: flightier
• superlative: flightiest
• present tense: flits
• future tense: will flit
• perfect tense: has flitted
• continuous tense: is flitting
• singular: flighty
• positive degree: flighty
• infinitive: to flit
• gerund: flitting
• participle: flitting

Origin and Evolution of flighty

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'flighty' originated in Middle English from the Old English word 'flyhtig' which means swift or agile.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who was quick or nimble, the meaning of 'flighty' evolved over time to describe someone who is easily distracted or frivolous.