nimble

adjective

ˈnim-bəl How to pronounce nimble (audio)
Definition of nimblenext
1
as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind possessing a nimble wit, he always has a cutting comeback for any intended insult thrown his way

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2
as in graceful
moving easily her nimble fingers make knitting look so easy

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Recent Examples of nimble Success on major platforms will require partnerships between nimble commercial companies and traditional contractors with the capacity to manage large programs. — Doug Beck, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Nevertheless, Proctor’s athleticism and nimble feet give the Dolphins several options in their running play menu. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 In Ewanrigg, chair yoga sessions help older residents stay nimble and prevent falls. — Kyle Vanelli, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026 The idea is that doing so allows the drone to be nimbler, quieter, and more energy-efficient than its four-prop counterparts. — New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nimble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimble
  1. intelligent
  2. graceful
  3. quick
  4. agile
  5. clever
  6. fast
  7. smart
  8. sharp
Adjective
  • Nobody in their right mind would argue that Alphabet and Nvidia need laws to protect them from competition, but lots of otherwise intelligent people believe that banks, an even more profitable group of companies, do need such protection.
    — Omid Malekan, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Goodbye, intelligent devices and Bluetooth-enabled everything.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of intelligent
Adjective
  • The driveway, lined with perennial beds, has a graceful curve on its way to a large circle that allows guests to park near the walkway to the front porch.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The country is mired in a war with Iran with no graceful exit opportunities; a new round of tariffs threatens to further disrupt fragile global trade relations; and the domestic economy faces inflation combined with paltry growth.
    — Zachary Karabell, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of graceful
Adjective
  • Can the Bearcats move the ball against the experienced, quick defensive backfield of North Crowley?
    — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
  • There’s a glint of Miss Piggy’s quick wit in the comedic edge and blonde ambitions of Jennifer Coolidge.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of quick
Adjective
  • The smallest robot was the most agile of the three, and the largest one was the best at maintaining its trajectory when faced with disturbances meant to throw it off course.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Kona is agile, easy to park and boasts solid fuel economy numbers.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of agile
Adjective
  • The midfielder is a clever front-foot defender, capable of an early tackle or interception to halt opposition momentum.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Allowing commercial director Joe Pytka to continue that work in a feature film that saw Jordan playing basketball alongside the Looney Tunes characters was a clever extension of the campaign.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of clever
Adjective
  • That picture-perfect scenario, however, hinges in my mind on how fast USC’s stellar freshman class rounds into form.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The Horned Frogs’ schedule is set up for a fast start if TCU can avoid early upsets, with November having the potential to produce some high-stakes late season matchups.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of fast
Adjective
  • Tucker is smart, alert, critical and personable, and the sense here is that the Ian Eagle-Tucker pairing will be a good one.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Thankfully, most smart monitors allow users to disable tracking.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of smart
Adjective
  • Style them with an essential tee and their sharp, pointed Maelle pumps for an extra dose of attitude.
    — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The sharp pointed toes of this designer style are adorned with lace-up detailing, a subtle nod to the lacing of a corset.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of sharp

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“Nimble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimble. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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