featly
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈfiːtli/
KK: /ˈfitli/
adjective
Definition
Having a graceful or skillful quality; done in a way that is elegant and proficient.
Example
The dancer moved featly across the stage, captivating the audience with her elegance.
Conversation
Did you see the way she danced at the party last night?
Yes, she moved so featly across the floor!
I wish I could dance like that; it looked so effortless.
Definitely! It takes a lot of skill to be that featly graceful.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
graceful
elegant
skillful
Antonyms
clumsy
awkward
ungraceful
adverb
Definition
In a graceful or skillful way; done with elegance and suitability.
Example
She danced featly across the stage, captivating the audience with her movements.
Conversation
Did you see how she danced at the party last night?
Yes! She moved so featly, it was mesmerizing.
I know, right? It looked so effortless!
Root Explanation
Featly is derived from the Old English word 'fēatlic', which means 'skillfully' or 'gracefully'. The root 'fēt' means 'foot', and the suffix '-ly' indicates manner. Thus, 'featly' conveys the idea of doing something in a skillful or graceful manner, as if with nimble feet.
Memory Tip
Think of 'skillfully' and 'gracefully' to remember that 'featly' means to do something in a graceful or skillful way.
Visually Confused Words
fatly
neatly
flatly
fealty
feal