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noun agil·i·ty \ ə-ˈji-lə-tē \

Definition of agility

plural agilities
:the quality or state of being agile :nimbleness, dexterity
  • played with increasing agility

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  1. a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals

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Origin and Etymology of agility

see agile

agility Synonyms

Synonyms
dexterity, deftness, nimbleness, sleight, spryness
Antonyms
awkwardness, clumsiness, gaucheness, gawkiness, gawkishness, gracelessness, ham-handedness, heavy-handedness, klutziness, ungainliness
Related Words
coordination; flexibility, gracefulness, limberness, litheness, loose-jointedness, suppleness; handiness, sure-handedness; sure-footedness; adeptness, adroitness, finesse, prowess
Near Antonyms
disability, inability, incapability, incapacity; debilitation, disablement, impairment, incapacitation; unhandiness

AGILITY Defined for Kids

agility

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noun agil·i·ty \ ə-ˈji-lə-tē \

Definition of agility for Students

:the ability to move quickly and easily
  • She moved with great agility for such an old woman.
  • —Madeleine L'Engle, A Wrinkle in Time

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