agility

noun

agil·​i·​ty ə-ˈji-lə-tē 

plural agilities

: the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness, dexterity

played with increasing agility

Synonyms

• flexibility
• nimbleness
• dexterity
• prowess
• spryness
• coordination
• deftness

Examples of agility in a Sentence

a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals

Recent Examples on the Web

When thoughtfully applied, AI can help drive better decision making and increase business agility. —Suresh Kannan, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

King commanding the stage with inventive conflagrations, fleet unison fingerwork by Collier and Philion, Rogers-Kaufman offering solos both cerebral and thrilling, and Damien winging through long features with the agility of a sparrow. —Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025

The most unique feature is the addition of canards, small forward wings that improve agility during demanding carrier landings. —Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025

Tryouts are intense, requiring extreme concentration, speed, agility and hand-eye coordination. —Skyler Caruso, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English agilite, borrowed from Anglo-French agilitee, borrowed from Latin agilitāt-, agilitās, from agilis agile + -itāt-, -itās -ity

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for agility

• ability
• civility
• debility
• docility
• ductility
• facility
• fertility
• fragility
• futility
• gentility
• hostility
• humility