Main Entry:

nim·ble

Pronunciation:

\ˈnim-bəl\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

nim·bler \-b(ə-)lər\ ; nim·blest \-b(ə-)ləst\

Etymology:

Middle English nimel, from Old English numol holding much, from niman to take; akin to Old High German neman to take, Greek nemein to distribute, manage, nomos pasture, nomos usage, custom, law

Date:

14th century

1: quick and light in motion : agile <nimble fingers>2 a: marked by quick, alert, clever conception, comprehension, or resourcefulness <a nimble mind> b: responsive, sensitive <a nimble listener>

— nim·ble·ness \-bəl-nəs\ noun

— nim·bly \-blē\ adverb