agile

adjective

ag·​ile ˈa-jəl  -ˌjī(-ə)l 

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

agilely

ˈa-jə(l)-lē 

-ˌjī(-ə)(l)-lē

adverb

Synonyms of agile

• graceful

Examples of agile in a Sentence

Leopards are very fast and agile.

the expressive movements of agile dancers

Recent Examples on the Web

That allows for much greater flexibility in the final configuration and a more mobile and agile end product. —David Szondy may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2026

The result is not just a greater understanding of the consumer, but also an improved ability to be agile and move with that consumer. —Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 22 May 2026

Already attracting attention from filmmakers, documentary creators, and visual storytellers in Cannes, the Osmo Pocket 4P is designed for agile production workflows and mobile-first filmmaking. —Deadline, 20 May 2026

Crystal’s fluid staging, full of agile and vibrant design choices, smoothly maneuvers the action. —Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Latin agilis, from agere "to drive, be in motion, do, perform" + -ilis -ile entry 1 — more at agent

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for agile

• fragile

Kids Definition

agile

adjective

ag·​ile ˈaj-əl  -ˌīl 

1

: able to move quickly and easily : nimble

an agile gymnast

2

: mentally quick

an agile thinker

agilely

-ə(l)-lē 

-ˌī(l)-lē

adverb

agility

ə-ˈjil-ət-ē

noun

Etymology

Latin agilis "nimble, agile," from agere "to drive, act, do" — related to act, agent