Definition

Describing shoes or footwear that do not have a raised heel, resulting in a flat sole.

Example

She prefers heelless shoes for comfort during long walks.

Conversation

I just bought a pair of heelless shoes for the summer.

Oh really? How do they feel to wear?

They're super comfortable and perfect for the beach.

Nice! I love shoes that are heelless for relaxing days.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Heelless is formed from "heel" (from Old English "hæle", meaning the back part of the foot) and "-less" (meaning without). The word describes something that lacks a heel.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'without' ('-less') a 'heel' — that's what heelless means.

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