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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Across the North Sea, smaller and more agile companies have been buying fields, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

"There are going to be a lot of changes in AI technology over the next few years and we must remain agile in response to those changes," he wrote.

From BBC

In trying to become more agile, Blue Origin aims to challenge SpaceX.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their long, narrow snouts and rows of thin, pointed teeth allowed them to catch agile prey such as fish and turtles.

From Science Daily

Management “came back stronger and fearless, and they’ve been much more agile” since the crisis.

From MarketWatch

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