That moves in a quick or agile way; able to run fast; nimble; swift, speedy; not sluggish or slow (cf. heavy, adj.1 19a). Now rare.

Treading lightly; fleet, nimble.

Treading lightly; swift, fleet, nimble; = light-footed, adj.

figurative. Moving silently and swiftly.

Moving quickly and lightly; light-footed; nimble. Also figurative.

Swift and agile on one's feet; light-footed. Also in extended use.

= soft-footed, adj.

Running or moving swiftly; nimble.

Having a soft or light tread. poetic. Used figuratively of the passage of time or the movement of incorporeal or ethereal things.

Having a soft or light tread. Used literally of people and animals.

Swift, quick-footed. Obsolete.

= feather-footed, adj.

having nimble or active heels.

Characterized by tripping; nimble.

light-footed, nimble; (of a dance) quick, requiring agility.