agile

adjective

ag·ile | \ ˈa-jəl

, -ˌjī(-ə)l

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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Leopards are very fast and agile. the expressive movements of agile dancers

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The eight-cylinder engine provides plenty of power when needed, and while an SUV of this size is never going to be agile, Dynamic Stability Control does a nice job preventing understeer in corners. — Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, "Go big and go home: The BMW X7 reviewed," 28 June 2019 Neighbors saw the prowler frequently enough to give Visalia police a solid description: a round-faced man, heavy but agile enough to leap a fence with one hand. — Tribune News Service, oregonlive.com, "The Man in the Window: First the burglaries; then the dogs started dying (Part Two)," 22 June 2019 The Kodak was slim and agile at taking photos on the go. — Shannon Liao, The Verge, "The best instant camera for the beach," 10 Aug. 2018 The focus was squarely on Lamar’s potent lyrics and remarkably agile vocals. — George Varga, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Kendrick Lamar scores knock-out at post-Pulitzer Prize 'Championship Tour' concert in San Diego," 14 May 2018 Barrett’s wiry strength and agile feet project well defensively on the wing. — Jeremy Woo, SI.com, "NBA Draft Dispatch: Zion Williamson's Decision, HoopHall Standouts and More," 16 Jan. 2018 The infectious charm of the agile, Bikram-loving Northwood in his Off-White hoodies is as famed in London as his hairstyling and his informative salon podcasts. — Vogue, "Meghan Markle's Hairstylist Touches Down in New York City, For One Week Only," 22 Jan. 2019 Orlando typically struggles against defenses like Boston’s — a defense with tall, long-armed, agile players who switch on screens. — Josh Robbins, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Orlando Magic stun Boston Celtics 103-95, snap 14-game losing streak in Boston," 21 Jan. 2018 Its radars are designed to be resistant to enemy jamming and reportedly use rapid frequency-hopping and agile beam-steering. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Bad Weather Ruined a Shipment of Russia’s Best Missiles Bound for China," 19 Feb. 2019

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