adj.
Pronunciation: ' fl ī -t ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: flight · i · er ; -est
Date: 1552
1 : SWIFT
2 : lacking stability or steadiness: a : easily upset : VOLATILE <a flighty temper> b : easily excited : SKITTISH <a flighty horse> c : CAPRICIOUS , SILLY
– flight · i · ly \ ' fl ī -t ə -l ē \ adverb
– flight · i · ness \ ' fl ī -t ē -n ə s \ noun