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

In his talks with employees, Provost frequently cites those same Chinese manufacturers as an example for the kind of agility and efficiency Renault should aspire to, said the people, who asked not to be named because the discussions are private. —Albertina Torsoli, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026

But McDuffie and Watson both provide more agility and physicality than anyone on the Rams’ roster in 2025. —Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026

With this framework in place, the robots can move with human-like agility, run, jump, and climb over obstacles in urban or natural environments. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026

Puck management can be an issue, and his lack of agility can expose him in transition. —Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026

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