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ag·ile
 agile
- pronunciation:
- ae
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 l
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jaIl
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
quick and graceful in physical movement; nimble.
Gymnasts need to be very agile.
- synonyms:
- fleet, graceful, light-footed, lissome, lithe, nimble, spry, supple, tripping
- antonyms:
- awkward, stiff
- similar words:
- active, athletic, brisk, deft, dextrous, quick, sprightly, swift
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| definition 2: |
quick in mind; alert.
He has an agile mind and can quickly solve your riddle.- synonyms:
- alert, keen, nimble, on the ball, quick, quick-witted, sharp
- antonyms:
- slow
- similar words:
- active, adroit, apt, astute, clever, dextrous, lively
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| related words: |
airy, clever, fleet, ready |
| derivations: |
agilely (adv.), agileness (n.), agility (n.) |
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