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

Revised front and rear anti-roll bars are also on board to enhance agility. — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

Tesla Motors Performance is the base version of the Roadster, with active aerodynamics and the aforementioned suction system for track-level speed and agility. — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Build crypto-agility and begin planning post-quantum migration. — Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

He was hired to be an assistant strength and conditioning coach and speed and agility specialist in their minor league system. — Pj Green october 14, Kansas City Star, 14 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