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nimbly

[nim-blee] / ˈnɪm bli /
ADVERB
swiftly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK


Example Sentences

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David was a political chameleon who nimbly navigated a volatile epoch while remaining an artist of the highest professionalism.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mrs. Clarke was not a small woman, nor a young one, but she scurried down the ladder as nimbly as a squirrel.

From Literature

The children each nimbly seized a burning candle from one of the lit candelabras and used it to light all the rest, revealing two entirely unexpected sights.

From Literature

The children were much better climbers than she was and leaped over nimbly.

From Literature

This popemobile is a gas, a great ride that veers nimbly between smart and silly.

From Los Angeles Times