Agilitythe skill of moving or acting quickly, smoothly, and with control refers to the ability to move quickly and easily, often with grace and control. It is commonly used to describe people, animals, and sometimes the way a business, team, or system can adaptchange to fit new conditions or situations and respondreact or answer to something that happens fast.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /əˈdʒɪləti/
Easy pronunciation: uh-JIL-uh-tee (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress falls on the second syllable: JIL.
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Agility Meaning
the ability to move quickly, easily, and gracefully
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
Example: The gymnast’s agility helped her land the routine smoothly.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- nimbleness — A direct synonym for quick, light movement.
- lightness — Works in the sense of moving lightly and easily, though it is a broader word.
- legerity — A formal or literary synonym for quick, light movement.
- lightsomeness — Fits the idea of graceful, light movement, but is less common.
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Agility Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- nimbleness
- lightness
- legerity
- lightsomeness
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use agility to mean general speed alone, but it usually includes control, ease, and grace as well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does agility mean?
Agility means the ability to move quickly and easily, often with grace and control.
What is a simple synonym for agility?
Nimbleness is the closest simple synonym in this sense.
Is agility only about physical movement?
Most often, yes, but it can also be used more broadly for quick adaptation in other contexts.
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