Definition of nimble
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play \-b(ə-)lər\nimblest
play \-b(ə-)ləst\1 : quick and light in motion : agile <nimble fingers>
2 a : marked by quick, alert, clever conception, comprehension, or resourcefulness <a nimble mind> b : responsive, sensitive <a nimble listener>
Examples of nimble in a sentence
<possessing a nimble wit, he always has a cutting comeback for any intended insult thrown his way>
<her nimble fingers make knitting look so easy>
Origin and Etymology of nimble
Middle English nimel, from Old English numol holding much, from niman to take; akin to Old High German neman to take, Greek nemein to distribute, manage, nomos pasture, nomos usage, custom, law
First Known Use: 14th century
NIMBLE Defined for English Language Learners
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: able to move quickly, easily, and lightly
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: able to learn and understand things quickly and easily
NIMBLE Defined for Kids
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\-blē\ adverb <Then the vendors had to dodge nimbly to avoid being trampled under the heavy hooves … — Laurence Yep, Dragonwings>Learn More about nimble
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