Synonyms of agile

agile

adjective

ˈa-jəl 

as in graceful

moving easily

the expressive movements of agile dancers

agile herons wading in the marsh

Synonyms & Similar Words

• graceful
• nimble
• spry
• lithe
• gracile
• feline
• balletic
• lissome
• lithesome
• light-footed
• flexible
• light
• lightsome
• acrobatic
• limber
• pliant
• dexterous
• athletic
• supple
• adroit
• pliable
• featly
• deft
• loose-jointed
• coordinated
• sure-footed
• fleet-footed
• light-fingered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• clumsy
• lumbering
• ungainly
• awkward
• ungraceful
• gawky
• graceless
• rigid
• uncoordinated
• inflexible
• klutzy
• stiff
• inept
• maladroit
• bungling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of agile

Richard’s agile voice leads the way, shifting as often as the music. — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026

CFOs need to allocate capital toward agile digital invoicing and instant payment collections at the point of care. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Tall, agile and rangy, the 6-foot-3, 155-pound Van Dellen believes football isn’t even his best sport. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

But the frontier for this capability, many experts say, lies in RPOs by small, agile robotic satellites. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026