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 idea that top athletes from American football or basketball could simply transition to soccer and dominate is a misconception, as the sport prioritizes agility and creativity over sheer size or power. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Contreras also began reshaping his workouts to focus less on heavy lifting and more on agility, power and explosion along with rotational movements. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 9 July 2026

The former Duncanville star has the size at 6-foot-6, 315 pounds, and the agility teams are looking in offensive linemen at the next level. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Backyard paradise Full outdoor living spaces built for pets and people together — think dog pools, shaded lounge platforms, agility features, and fenced free-run zones integrated into the overall landscape design. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 July 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