nimbly

adverb

Definition of nimblynext
1
as in dexterously

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as in agilely

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Recent Examples of nimbly Over the years, however, the actress has proven herself remarkably versatile, pivoting nimbly from frothy rom-coms and broad comedies to searing dramas, psychological thrillers, and big-budget spectacles. — Chris Bellamy, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimbly
  1. dexterously
  2. agilely
  3. cleverly
  4. jauntily
  5. neatly
  6. breezily
  7. cleanly
  8. aptly
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
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  • Within a mind-spinning eight months, Zori Timeless Hotel was born, cleverly converted from the old pension into four luxurious residences within the confines of strict planning regulations that forced them to use the existing space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Speaking with Rolling Stone in 1984, Beard credited Ham for cleverly booking ZZ Top support gigs on tours with headliners that weren’t likely to leave an impression.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 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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  • Her hair is straight and left down, tucked behind her ears so the cap frames her face neatly.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Store firewood neatly, preferably elevated and away from the house, and clear clutter that could shelter rodents.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of neatly
Adverb
  • 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
  • But Adames could not cleanly field the ball, and one batter later, ex-Giants catcher Patrick Bailey singled to score Ramirez for a 3-0 Cleveland lead.
    — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Katsis struggled to catch the ball cleanly earlier in camp but has come on strong.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of cleanly
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  • The visual perspective that Ford brings to dialogue is aptly responsive, impulsive, imaginative.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The company’s aptly named Bespoke department has been busy since the original Spectre landed.
    — Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Nimbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimbly. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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