agile | ||
1. | [ adjective ] moving quickly and lightly | |
Synonyms: | quick nimble spry | |
Examples: | "sleek and agile as a gymnast" "as nimble as a deer" "nimble fingers" "quick of foot" "the old dog was so spry it was halfway up the stairs before we could stop it" |
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Related terms: | active | |
2. | [ adjective ] mentally quick | |
Synonyms: | nimble | |
Examples: | "an agile mind" "nimble wits" |
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Related terms: | intelligent | |
Similar spelling: |
agal aglow Aguila aglaia |