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
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Examples of agile in a Sentence
Leopards are very fast and agile.
the expressive movements of agile dancers
Recent Examples of agile from the Web
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Robots are becoming smarter and more agile all the time.
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Green is an agile, tough-minded obstructer in the lane.
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Just hang out for a few minutes, and you’re bound to see agile raptors diving for prey just a few yards away.
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Origin and Etymology of agile
Middle French, from Latin agilis, from agere to drive, act — more at agent
First Known Use: 14th century
AGILE Defined for English Language Learners
agile
playDefinition of agile for English Language Learners
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: able to move quickly and easily
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: quick, smart, and clever
AGILE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of agile for Students
1 : able to move quickly and easily an agile athlete
2 : having a quick mind an agile thinker
agilely
adverb jumped agilelyLearn More about agile
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