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agile

[aj-uhl, -ahyl] / ˈædʒ əl, -aɪl /
ADJECTIVE
physically or mentally nimble, deft
Synonyms
STRONGEST
athletic buoyant energetic frisky limber lithe lively quick rapid sharp spirited sprightly supple
WEAK
active acute alert brisk bustling clever dexterous easy-moving fleet mercurial prompt quick on the draw quick on the trigger quick-witted ready sportive spright spry stirring swift twinkle toes vigorous vivacious winged zippy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic depressed dispirited down dull ignorant inactive lazy lethargic lifeless rigid slow sluggish stiff stupid
WEAK
brittle clumsy

Example Sentences

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Underwood’s ideal athlete was tall but agile, with a smooth dribble and a clean jump shot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The late Ali Larijani, the agile, well-traveled secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, may prove impossible to replace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Some were injured - not everyone was young or agile - but there was no alternative.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Moorish horse breeds were crossed with native stock to create a sturdy and agile beast for managing cattle.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

But Lio Morales has turned out to be surprisingly agile.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.