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

One of our senior leaders said, our superpower is agility. —Christopher Dilella, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026

Quantum readiness requires mapping exposure, prioritizing critical systems, enabling crypto agility, and executing multiyear migrations. —Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026

Compared to Awake’s eFoil, where riders stand directly over the board, the NAVI offers a more relaxed, seated experience – trading some agility for stability, comfort, and longer rides. —New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026

The Silicon Valley company sees the 2026 winners as those who can combine the agility of AI agents with the reliability of SaaS to deliver measurable business value. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 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