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

Smaller brands can rise faster by being precise, credible, and contextually relevant, while larger enterprises must relearn agility and authority at scale. —Eugene Levin, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025

Its turnaround is driven by the agility of its business model and diversified portfolio, which leverages the core know-how while staying closely aligned with global market trends. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025

In the trailer exclusively obtained by PEOPLE, the contestants fumble their way through cooking and bootcamp-style challenges that’ll test their kitchen knowledge and physical agility. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025

While ballistic missiles achieve similar speeds, hypersonic vehicles offer greater agility and less predictable trajectories, complicating defense efforts. —Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2025

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