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 of agility

• 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

The 74-year-old singer-songwriter is in visibly great shape, keeping up with the agility of his dancer-musician companions at every step, every sway and every sudden crouch. — Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

True agility is the ability to adapt while maintaining coherence. — Kumar Rupesh, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Newport Harbor, the three-time defending Sunset League champion, flashed its speed and agility throughout the victory, but especially on its first two touchdowns. — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026

And independent shops, armed with agility and a deep connection to their communities, are writing the next chapter of shopping in America. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

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