nimble

adjective

nim·ble | \ˈnim-bəl

nimbler\ˈnim-b(ə-)lər

\; nimblest\ˈnim-b(ə-)ləst

Definition of nimble

1 : quick and light in motion : agile nimble fingers a nimble climber

2a : marked by quick, alert, clever conception (see conception sense 3), comprehension (see comprehension sense 1a), or resourcefulness a nimble mind nimble investors

b : responsive, sensitive a nimble listener nothing like playacting to make you nimble in your feelings— Mary Austin

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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

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But under the form-follows-function sheet metal is a wide-body compact car with good German engineering for a nimble and comfortable driving experience. — Mark Maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, "2019 Volkswagen Jetta: 7th generation wide-body reboot," 6 July 2018 In that mode, composer Giacchino’s music is the most successful element, running nimble, beautifully orchestrated variations on themes that feel familiar in the best ways while retaining their spark. — Michael Phillips, chicagotribune.com, "'Incredibles 2' review: Piling on the action in a 14-years-later sequel," 11 June 2018 But the newfound emphasis on rich, high caloric-marrow draws attention to the variety of practices that contributed to today’s nimble fingers. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, "Did the Human Hand Evolve as a Lean Mean Bone-Smashing Machine?," 13 July 2018 And being nimble is a necessary part of the job when your boss is as fashion forward as Ms. Hadid. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, "Bella Hadid’s Bodyguard On Dressing to Impress the Paparazzi," 27 June 2018 The Accord’s wide, 39.4-foot turning circle is not nimble in the mall parking lot. — Mark Maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, "2018 Honda Accord 2.0T: Near perfect, in an imperfect world," 1 June 2018 That makes this tall wagon more nimble in tight spaces and when executing U-turns. — Malcolm Gunn, courant.com, "2018 Buick Enclave," 17 May 2018 This would allow the soldiers to be more nimble and agile, as approximately one-third of the weight soldiers carry is for the batteries to power their equipment. — Chris Ciaccia, Fox News, "Air Force's Iron Man suit could also be used to power up gadgets," 12 July 2018 Decades later, Sears continues to face challenges, including declining mall traffic, major pension obligations and nimble physical competitors such as fashion deal destinations T.J. Maxx and Marshall’s. — Charisse Jones, USA TODAY, "Sears, Kmart stores ailing as CEO Eddie Lampert's hedge fund gets hundreds of millions," 18 June 2018

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