light-fingered Sentence Examples
- The light-fingered thief deftly snatched the wallet from the unsuspecting victim.
- The light-fingered pickpocket had a keen eye for spotting unattended valuables.
- The store manager was constantly on the lookout for the notorious light-fingered shopper.
- The boy was caught red-handed with the light-fingered theft of candy from the store.
- The housekeeper suspected the light-fingered maid had been stealing from the guests.
- The lawyer defended the light-fingered client, arguing that the circumstances were exceptional.
- The casino had a strict policy against light-fingered individuals who attempted to cheat.
- The light-fingered burglar was apprehended after a string of successful heists.
- The jewelry store owner installed surveillance cameras to deter light-fingered thieves.
- The light-fingered musician had a remarkable ability to play intricate passages with ease.
light-fingered Meaning
light-fingered (s)
having nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pockets
light-fingered (a.)
Dexterous in taking and conveying away; thievish; pilfering; addicted to petty thefts.
Synonyms & Antonyms of light-fingered
Synonyms:
- feline
- graceful
- supple
- limber
- flexible
- loose-jointed
- agile
- sure-footed
- pliable
- lissom
- nimble
- light-foot
- fleet-footed
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word light-fingered
having nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pocketsDexterous in taking and conveying away; thievish; pilfering; addicted
pliant, deft, acrobatic, adroit, dexterous,dextrous, feline, graceful, supple,limber
ungainly, awkward, klutzy, gawky, lumbering, uncoordinated, ungainly, gawky, ungraceful, clumsy
The light-fingered thief deftly snatched the wallet from the unsuspecting victim.
The light-fingered pickpocket had a keen eye for spotting unattended valuables.
The store manager was constantly on the lookout for the notorious light-fingered shopper.
The boy was caught red-handed with the light-fingered theft of candy from the store.
