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agile
able to move quickly and easily
Synonyms
Antonyms
- clumsy
- sluggish
- stiff
agile in a sentence
The gymnast's agile movements amazed everyone watching the competition that afternoon.
Even at sixty, the dancer remained agile enough to perform intricate leaps across the stage.
Where it comes from
From Latin agilis 'nimble, quick'
Memory hook
AGILE sounds like a jill who can dodge and dash faster than anyone.
Read it in context
- The Singing Span Science