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

The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 ranks EI skills like resilience, flexibility, agility, leadership, social influence, motivation, and self-awareness as among the top ten most desirable skills. — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Newport Harbor, the three-time defending Sunset League champion, flashed its speed and agility throughout the victory, but especially on its first two touchdowns. — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026

And independent shops, armed with agility and a deep connection to their communities, are writing the next chapter of shopping in America. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Specialist short-drama companies may have an edge in agility, performance marketing and familiarity with new acquisition channels over traditional entertainment firms, Haslam said. — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 26 Aug. 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