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

In dynamic scenarios, such as tracking moving targets or navigating complex terrain, the drone’s responsiveness and agility are greatly enhanced. —Etiido Uko march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026

But the broader public likely knows little about this type of task force, which is revered in the military for its power, speed and agility. —Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026

Graduates leave not just with a diploma, but with the practical agility to pivot as technology and labor markets shift beneath them. —Jerry Balentine, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026

Ultimately, with its emphasis on adaptability and ongoing on-site learning, Mbodi AI is positioning itself as a contributor to the industrial automation space, exploring ways to introduce software-like agility into physical operations. —Maria Williams, USA Today, 24 Mar. 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