agility

noun

agil·​i·​ty ə-ˈji-lə-tē 

plural agilities

: the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness, dexterity

played with increasing agility

Synonyms

• deftness
• dexterity
• nimbleness
• sleight
• spryness

Examples of agility in a Sentence

a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals

Recent Examples on the Web

The poster, 32-year-old Maia, told Newsweek that Lottie is a very active four-year-old who participates in the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America's terrier trials, which include events like conformation, racing, GTG, agility and obedience. —Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025

This shift enables organizations to respond faster to unexpected challenges, build alignment without sacrificing agility, and unlock the innovative potential of diverse perspectives. —Karl Moore, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025

Small businesses have the agility to adapt quickly to change — a strength that larger corporations sometimes lack — but are also more vulnerable to regulations impacting costs, labor and supply chains. —Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025

Marin Humane offers an array of classes for you and your canine buddy, from basic obedience to scenting to agility. —Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English agilite, borrowed from Anglo-French agilitee, borrowed from Latin agilitāt-, agilitās, from agilis agile + -itāt-, -itās -ity

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above