flightiness
|flight-i-ness|
C1
/ˈflaɪtiːnəs/
(flighty)
fickle nature
Etymology
Etymology Information
'flighty' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'flyghty,' where 'flyght' meant 'swift or fleeting.'
Historical Evolution
'flyghty' transformed into the modern English word 'flighty' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'swift or fleeting,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'fickle or capricious.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being fickle or capricious.
Her flightiness made it difficult for her to commit to any long-term plans.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45