NIMBLY Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

nimbly

adverb

Definition of nimbly

as in dexterously

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as in agilely

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Recent Examples of nimbly Kids climbed nimbly onto traffic signs. — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 June 2026 Few people do simmering panic as nimbly as Sarah Goldberg. — Sarah Rodman, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026 The most agile organizations have used their superior supply chain visibility and relationships to secure in-demand supplies, manage risk, protect profitability and nimbly respond to disruptions. — Alex Saric, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Advertisement But Harris nimbly sets the story back on track. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 15 May 2026 Two Chinese hikers nimbly scaled up the scaffolding, and the NBC News team followed suit with all of its camera equipment. — Erin Tan, NBC news, 13 May 2026 The main musical attractions were the B-52s, Devo, Danny Elfman and Puddles Pity Party, taking turns fronting a 10-piece big band led by Mark Mothersbaugh — and with Fred Armisen on drums — that nimbly navigated between exotica and some fairly fierce garage-rock. — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 May 2026 The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan think tank, has advocated for something similar, recently proposing a plan that would allow the government to nimbly navigate its stressed budget the next time the economy enters a downturn. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026

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Adverb

Yet Göring dominates the movie thanks to Russell Crowe’s performance, somehow both indulgently big and dexterously subtle.

— Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025

Definition of dexterously

Adverb

Today, the board's role is expected to include questioning assumptions, exploring multiple scenarios and agilely adjusting course in the face of disruptive changes.

— Susana Sierra, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Witnesses described the shark as looking healthy, moving agilely and visibly feeding.

— Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025

Definition of agilely

Adverb

Randau cleverly uses different visuals to show Kersten and his wife’s description of the same incident.

— Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Sculptures whimsically assembled from chairs, lamps, and a filing cabinet pulled from Cultural Center storage get roped off by floor tape that cleverly extends the artworks themselves, upending standard museum practice while also sticking to it.

— Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of cleverly

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Rather than sitting squarely at the nape of her neck, the chignon is jauntily positioned off-center, with a roll starting behind one ear and sweeping gracefully toward the opposite side.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 17 June 2026
The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Definition of jauntily

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As shoppers seek physical stores this upcoming holiday, retailers need to ensure brick-and-mortar stores are well-staffed and neatly merchandised as well as stocked with in-demand inventory.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
More Duffel Bags to Shop The Lovevook Garment Duffel Bag is surprisingly roomy, with enough space to pack for a long weekend while keeping dress clothes neatly separated from everything else.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of neatly

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While England breezily dismissed Senegal 3-0 in its fourth match of the tournament, Morocco eliminated Portugal in the quarterfinals before bowing out 2-0 to eventual runnersup France in the semis.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026
From left, stalwart Fast/Furious gun molls Jordana Brewster and Michelle Rodriguez, who know their way around all sorts of fancy cars, not to mention firearms, breezily support central good/bad dude Vin Diesel, who’s doing his best professional bowling imitation for the paparazzi.

— Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026

Definition of breezily

Adverb

In the evenings, most guests gravitate toward the fireplace in the bar, aptly named Assemblage, or take their glasses of champagne to the wrought-iron tables scattered on the terrace to admire the sunset.

— Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2026
In the movie, Six plays a character aptly named Director, alongside Willems, who plays Marci.

— Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026

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