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fleetly


Meanings
  • adjective

    Moving or proceeding swiftly and lightly.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with fleetly
feely , sleetly , sweetly
Variants
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fleet , fleeter , fleetest , fleetly , fleetness , fleetnesses
Etymology
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Originally meant 'having a fleet of ships'. From Old French 'fleet', a fleet, and 'ly', like, resembling.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'fleetly' is often used in the context of sailing, as a fleet of ships moves swiftly and efficiently across the water.

  2. In the game of golf, a 'fleet' shot is a shot that covers a long distance quickly and accurately.

  3. The word 'fleetly' is also used metaphorically to describe the quick movement or progression of time, as in 'The days passed fleetly by.'


Related Concepts
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  1. swiftly: An adverb that means moving or proceeding quickly. 'Fleetly' and 'swiftly' are synonymous, but 'fleetly' suggests a lighter or more agile movement.

  2. nimble: An adjective that means able to move quickly and easily. 'Fleetly' and 'nimble' are related concepts, as both describe the ability to move swiftly and gracefully.


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In literature, 'fleetly' is often used to describe the quick movement or progression of characters or events. For instance, in H.G. Wells' 'The War of the Worlds', the Martians are described as moving 'fleetly' across the English countryside.

How to Memorize "fleetly"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a cheetah running swiftly and gracefully through the savannah. This animal is a good representation of the 'fleetly' concept.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'fleetly' with the image of a runner crossing the finish line in a race, or a bird in flight.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Fast Fleetly Feline' to remember the meaning of 'fleetly' as 'moving quickly and lightly, like a fleet-footed animal'.


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