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

Vea is a challenge for a 49ers’ offensive line that depends on agility, angles and leverage rather than brute force under the instruction of run game coordinator/line coach Chris Foerster. —Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024

Conclusion In 2024, the key to business agility is being able to quickly evaluate the full breadth of your data to inform strategy and improve outcomes across business units. —Naveen Singh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Adaptive leadership – the ability to navigate constant change and ambiguity with agility and resilience – is now paramount. —Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024

Its design, inspired by the world of motor racing, features a slim and slender silhouette that enhances speed and agility when driving. —Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 26 Oct. 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