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

The discipline lies in thinking several moves ahead while remaining agile in the moment. — Alice Ferreira, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Smaller, cheaper and more agile technologies are proving capable of outpacing far more complex, capital-intensive systems built for a previous era. — Kathleen “katie” McGinty, Fortune, 6 July 2026

The brands that successfully thread the needle, by embracing the immense power of AI while remaining agile amid shifting regulatory mandates, will be the ones that succeed. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

Share a smart idea with a neighbor, then turn it into a clear message while your mind stays agile. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026