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

• 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

These robots mimic the superb agility and adaptive skill of nature’s finest movers, like ants and whirligig beetles. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025

With a name inspired by unity, strength and joy, Zayu transforms on the pitch as a striker, showcasing exceptional ingenuity and agility that intimidates defenders. —Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025

Those gaudy numbers came on top of fast agility times. —Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025

As part of his rehab program, Tucker resumed running Monday and continued that agility work on the bases before Tuesday’s 9-7 loss to the New York Mets at Wrigley Field. —Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 24 Sep. 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