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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Among their closest relatives were the dromaeosaurs, a group of feathered dinosaurs known for being relatively small, agile predators.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

Swinney said he had put together a "leaner, more agile government".

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Crystal’s fluid staging, full of agile and vibrant design choices, smoothly maneuvers the action.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

We’re standing up an agile marketing approach, but for something that’s not a campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

When we went out on the lake I watched them in the water, especially Abu and Tseko, who were the most agile swimmers.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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