Agile Definition

ăjəl, -īl
adjective
agiler, agilest
Characterized by quickness, lightness, and ease of movement; nimble.
American Heritage
Quick and easy of movement; deft and active.
Webster's New World
Mentally quick or alert.
An agile mind.
American Heritage
Keen and lively.
An agile wit.
Webster's New World
The definition of agile is a person or thing that is nimble and moves quickly and easily.
The way a cheetah moves is an example of agile movement.
A comedian able to create new material on the spot is an example of an agile mind.
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Other Word Forms of Agile

Adjective

Base Form:
agile
Comparative:
agiler
Superlative:
agilest

Origin of Agile

  • From French agile, from Latin agilis (“agile, nimble”), from agō (“do, act; move”). See agent.

    From Wiktionary

  • French from Latin agilis from agere to drive, do ag- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Agile Sentence Examples

  • She was unafraid and sure-footed, agile, and well-disciplined.

  • They climb with great facility, and are agile and graceful in their movements.

  • He was lean and agile.

  • It is a clever, agile and powerful dog, extremely pugnacious in disposition.

  • Terriers are small dogs of agile and light build, short muzzles, and very highly arched skulls.

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Words Starting With

AAGAGI

Words Ending With

ELEILE

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agile

Words Starting With A and Ending With E

Starts With A & Ends With EStarts With AG & Ends With EStarts With A & Ends With LE

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5 Letter Words5 Letter Words Starting With A5 Letter Words Ending With E