nimble

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nimble

The gymnast's nimble movements impressed the judges.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Quick and light in movement or action; agile: Able to move quickly, easily, and lightly.
    • Quick in understanding, thinking, or learning; mentally agile: Having or showing an ability to think and understand rapidly.
Usage

The word "nimble" is used to describe both physical agility and mental quickness. It often implies a sense of grace, ease, and skillfulness in movement or thought.

Examples
  • Physical Nimbleness:
    • The gymnast's nimble movements impressed the judges.
    • She has nimble fingers, perfect for playing the piano and sewing.
  • Mental Nimbleness:
    • He has a nimble mind, able to solve complex puzzles quickly.
    • The debate required nimble wits to counter the opponent's arguments.
Advanced Usage
  • "Nimble-fingered": Having quick and skillful fingers.
    • The nimble-fingered thief was never caught.
  • "Nimble-footed": Having quick and light feet; agile in movement.
    • The nimble-footed dancer moved across the stage with grace.
Variants and Related Words
  • Nimbly (adverb): In a nimble manner.
    • The cat jumped nimbly from the fence to the roof.
  • Nimbleness (noun): The quality of being nimble.
    • Her nimbleness allowed her to navigate the crowded market easily.
Synonyms
  • Agile: Able to move quickly and easily.
  • Dexterous: Demonstrating neat skill, especially with the hands.
  • Spry (especially for older people): Active; lively.
  • Quick-witted: Showing or characterized by an ability to think or respond quickly.
Antonyms
  • Clumsy: Awkward in movement or action.
  • Slow: Moving or operating at a low speed.
  • Ponderous: Slow and clumsy because of great weight.
Idioms and Phrases
  • As nimble as a deer/goat: Extremely quick and agile in movement.
    • The young athlete was as nimble as a deer on the obstacle course.
  • Nimble of mind: Quick and clever in thinking.
    • To be a successful trader, you must be nimble of mind.
nimble

The gymnast's nimble movements impressed the judges.

Adjective
  1. mentally quick
    • an agile mind
    • nimble wits
  2. 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

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