nimble
adjective /ˈnɪmbl/
/ˈnɪmbl/
(comparative nimbler
/ˈnɪmblə(r)/
/ˈnɪmblər/
, superlative nimblest /ˈnɪmblɪst/
/ˈnɪmblɪst/
)- able to move quickly and easily synonym agile
- You need nimble fingers for that job.
- She was extremely nimble on her feet.
- able to think, react and adapt quickly
- As a comedian, she has a quick ear and a nimble mind.
- The company has been outsmarted by more nimble competitors.
Word OriginOld English nǣmel ‘quick to seize or comprehend’, related to niman ‘take’, of Germanic origin. The -b- was added for ease of pronunciation.