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

While ballistic missiles achieve similar speeds, hypersonic vehicles offer greater agility and less predictable trajectories, complicating defense efforts. —Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2025

According to Haskell, the technology also positions smaller, specialized firms to operate with agility and compete with larger corporations. —William Jones, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025

Adaptability and learning agility have become the foundation for business transformation, innovation, and people leadership. —Marlo Lyons, Harvard Business Review, 9 Dec. 2025

At this variety show, see acrobatics and displays of strength and agility set to classic Christmas songs. —Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Dec. 2025

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