agility

UK /əˈd͡ʒɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /əˈd͡ʒɪl.ə.ti/

noun 2

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(noun.)

ADJ

considerable, great, surprising

mental, physical

The young gymnast's physical agility impressed the coaches during the competition.

VERB + AGILITY

have

show

The young gymnast showed impressive agility during her routine.

PREP

with ~

The young gymnast moved across the balance beam with remarkable agility.

Definitions

noun

The quality of being agile; the power of moving the limbs quickly and easily; quickness of motion

His superior agility countered his lack of strength.

A faculty of being agile in body, mind, or figuratively.

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Synonyms

noun — the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nim

legerity
lightness
lightsomeness
nimbleness

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His superior agility countered his lack of strength.

Wiktionary

The long jump is a track and field event in which athletes combine speed, strength, and agility in an attempt to leap as far as possible from a take off point.

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All you need is agility.

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We offer a contest of craftiness and agility.

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Dolphins demonstrate marvelous agility.

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Tom's agility amazed Mary.

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