agile
ag·ile
adjective \ˈa-jəl, -ˌjī(-ə)l\Definition of AGILE
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
Examples of AGILE
- Leopards are very fast and agile.
- <the expressive movements of agile dancers>
Origin of AGILE
Middle French, from Latin agilis, from agere to drive, act — more at agent
First Known Use: 1581
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