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