agility

[ uh-jil-i-tee ]

noun

1. the power of moving quickly and easily; nimbleness:

   exercises demanding agility.

2. the ability to think and draw conclusions quickly; intellectual acuity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of agility¹

1375–1425; late Middle English agilite < Middle French < Latin agilitās. See agile, -ity

Example Sentences

“He could be an edge rusher. He could do all those things because of his speed, strength, his agility, his athleticism. It’s off the charts.”

From Los Angeles Times

An unhinged 78-year-old man who daily shows signs of losing mental agility.

From Los Angeles Times

From physicality to size, strength, agility and intelligence, he’s a man playing with boys.

From Los Angeles Times

Along with Rhythm’s remarkable athleticism, agility and dance talent, and Sagi’s grace, the pair’s profound emotional bond elevates their dynamic performances to transcendent.

From Los Angeles Times

“If they are revealing skill and agility which suggests that they are able to have talent in a particular sport then that has to be encouraged,” he says.

From BBC

Related Words

• cleverness
• dexterity
• quickness
• sharpness
• swiftness