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Meaning of agile in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈædʒəl/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    agile

    Definitions

    1. moving quickly and lightly

    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 »

    Synonyms

    • active
  2. 2. mentally quick

    Examples

    • « an agile mind »
    • « nimble wits »

    Synonyms

    • intelligent

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