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

• deftness
• dexterity
• nimbleness
• sleight
• spryness

Examples of agility in a Sentence

a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals

Recent Examples on the Web

Conversely, organizations that continue transformative efforts during challenging periods can develop resilience, agility and the capacity to capitalize on emerging opportunities faster than their competitors. —Andrea Guerzoni, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025

Robots like Atlas, Spot, and Stretch have amazed people with natural, life-like agility and body balance. —ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025

Her appointment underscores a long-term vision to cultivate original, high-quality programming for global audiences, while leveraging New Regency’s creative agility and long-standing industry relationships. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 June 2025

O’Keeffe attributes his speed and agility to being raised in an athletic family originally from County Cork, Ireland. —Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 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