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

To navigate this acceleration, leadership must shift from rigid hierarchies to horizontal agility—partnering across boundaries to follow the fluid flow of value. — Stephanie Kramer, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

The original 1960s cars had legendary status dominating the Monte Carlo Rally, outmaneuvering heavier machinery across icy mountain passes with lightweight agility rather than brute off-road hardware. — New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026

Robinson’s agility, explosiveness and consistent running is just a joy to watch for those who love the great game of football. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

That makes crypto-agility, or the ability to rapidly discover, manage and update cryptographic assets, a critical cybersecurity priority. — Amit Sinha, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 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