Main Entry:

ag·ile

Pronunciation:

\ˈa-jəl, -ˌjī(-ə)l\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle French, from Latin agilis, from agere to drive, act — more at agent

Date:

1581

1 : marked by ready ability to move with quick easy grace <an agile dancer> 2 : having a quick resourceful and adaptable character <an agile mind>

— ag·ile·ly \-jə(l)-lē, -ˌjī(l)-lē\ adverb