— flightily , adv. — flightiness , n.
/fluy"tee/ , adj., flightier, flightiest .
1. given to flights of fancy; capricious; frivolous.
2. slightly delirious; light-headed; mildly crazy.
3. irresponsible: He said I was too flighty to be a good supervisor.
4. Archaic. swift or fleet.
[ 1545-55; FLIGHT 1 + -Y 1 ]
Syn. 1. mercurial, undependable, irresponsible.