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

In a statement on Thursday, the Department of Defense said the weapon's official name pays tribute to the eagle, known for its speed, stealth, and agility. —Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2025

Lessons From $15 Billion Of Cross-Border Experience Here are three truths that have shaped my approach to retail asset management over the years: • Cap-ex agility beats cap-ex volume. —Aurele Gouy, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

Finally, add a dash of plyometrics—rapid, explosive movements like hops and bounds—to improve agility, power, balance, and tendon health. —Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025

The movement, which is a form of plyometric training and basically involves a step and a hop on repeat, can help build power, agility and speed, and improve coordination, balance and mobility. —The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025

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

Rhymes for agility

• ability
• civility
• debility
• docility
• ductility
• facility
• fertility
• fragility
• futility
• gentility
• hostility
• humility