nimbly

Thân thiện

The cat nimbly jumped from the fence to the windowsill.

Definition

Adverb: * In a nimble or agile manner; with quickness, lightness, and ease. It describes movement that is both fast and graceful, showing dexterity and skill.

Usage

The adverb "nimbly" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It emphasizes the combination of speed, lightness, and coordination in movement.

Examples

• The squirrel nimbly jumped from branch to branch.
• She nimbly avoided the puddle on the sidewalk.
• The programmer's fingers moved nimbly across the keyboard.
• He climbed the rope nimbly, reaching the top in seconds.
• The cat nimbly landed on its feet after the fall.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: "Nimbly" can be used figuratively to describe mental or social agility.
  • The diplomat nimbly navigated the sensitive political questions.
  • Her mind worked nimbly, solving the complex puzzle quickly.

Variants and Related Words

• Nimble (adjective): Quick and light in movement or action; agile. (e.g., )
• Nimbleness (noun): The quality of being nimble.

Synonyms

• Agilely
• Deftly
• Adroitly
• Lightly
• Quickly
• Gracefully
• Spryly

Antonyms

• Clumsily
• Awkwardly
• Heavily
• Slowly
• Sluggishly

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a nimble or agile manner; with quickness and lightness and ease
   • nimbly scaling an iron gate- Charles Dickens
   • leaped agilely from roof to roof

Từ đồng nghĩa

• agilely