Definitions

agile

[aj-uhl, -ahyl] / ˈædʒ əl, -aɪl /

ADJECTIVE

physically or mentally nimble, deft

Synonyms

STRONGEST

athletic buoyant energetic frisky limber lithe lively quick rapid sharp spirited sprightly supple

WEAK

active acute alert brisk bustling clever dexterous easy-moving fleet mercurial prompt quick on the draw quick on the trigger quick-witted ready sportive spright spry stirring swift twinkle toes vigorous vivacious winged zippy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic depressed dispirited down dull ignorant inactive lazy lethargic lifeless rigid slow sluggish stiff stupid

WEAK

brittle clumsy

Example Sentences

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Made by German startup Agile Robots, it was among a host of robots showing off their moves at the event, underlining hopes of a coming AI-powered boost for Germany's long-struggling factories.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Longfor Group fell 2.1% and Agile Group shed 1.3%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

All police know is that he is a white man, aged between 30 and 60, and was wearing a Zone 3 Agile wetsuit.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2025

Agile giving is a radical act of trust.

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2024

Agile as Gwin, Farid jumped down from the rostrum and ran over to the cage, without once taking his eyes off the Shadow.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

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