agile meaning

UK /ˈædʒaɪl/ US /ˈædʒəl/ 2 syllables

agile (adjective): moving quickly and lightly.

agile has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

agile as an adjective

  1. moving quickly and lightly
    • sleek and agile as a gymnast
    • as nimble as a deer
    • nimble fingers
    • quick of foot
    • the old dog was so spry it was halfway up the stairs before we could stop it

    Synonyms: nimble, quick, spry

    Similar: active

    Related forms: agility

  2. mentally quick
    • an agile mind
    • nimble wits

    Synonyms: nimble

    Similar: intelligent

How to pronounce agile

agile is pronounced /ˈædʒaɪl/ in British English and /ˈædʒəl/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 6 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AG · words ending in LE · 5-letter words

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