Synonyms of 'agile'

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1 (adjective) in the sense of nimble

quick in movement

He is not as strong and agile as he was at 20.

Synonyms

nimble

Lily, who was light and nimble on her feet, was learning to tap-dance.

active

the tragedy of an active mind trapped by failing physical health

quick

Europe has moved a long way at a quick pace.

lively

She had a sweet, lively personality.

swift

a swift runner

brisk

The horse broke into a brisk trot.

supple

Paul was incredibly supple and strong.

sprightly

the sprightly 85-year-old president

lithe

His walk was lithe and graceful.

limber

He bent at the waist to show how limber his long back was.

spry

a spry old lady

lissom(e)

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Opposites

slow-moving

unsupple

2 (adjective) in the sense of acute

mentally quick or acute

She was quick-witted, and had an extraordinarily agile mind.

Synonyms

acute

His relaxed exterior hides an extremely acute mind.

sharp

He is very sharp and swift with repartee.

quick

The older adults are not as quick in their thinking.

bright (informal)

I was convinced that he was brighter than average.

prompt

I was impressed by the prompt service I received.

alert

His grandfather is still alert at 93.

clever

My sister has always been the clever one in our family.

lively

nimble

To keep your mind nimble, you must use it.

quick-witted

He is quick-witted and rarely lets an opportunity slip by.

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of active

busy and energetic

the tragedy of an active mind trapped by failing physical health

Synonyms

energetic,

strong,

spirited,

quick,

vital,

alert,

dynamic,

lively,

potent,

vibrant,

nimble,

on the go (informal),

alive and kicking,

spry,

full of beans (informal),

bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal)

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in the sense of alert

His grandfather is still alert at 93.

Synonyms

quick-witted,

spirited,

quick,

bright (informal),

sharp,

active,

lively,

brisk,

on the ball (informal),

nimble,

agile,

sprightly,

bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal)

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in the sense of bright

I was convinced that he was brighter than average.

Synonyms

intelligent,

smart,

clever,

knowing,

thinking,

quick,

aware,

sharp,

keen,

acute,

alert,

rational,

penetrating,

enlightened,

apt,

astute,

brainy (informal),

wide-awake,

clear-headed,

perspicacious (formal),

quick-witted

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Nearby words of 'agile'

aggressor
aggrieved
aghast
agile
agility
agitate
agitated
All ENGLISH synonyms that begin with 'A'

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Thesaurus for agile from the Collins English Thesaurus

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Would

The modal verb would is commonly used as follows: to make a polite request. Would you mind moving your bag? Would you give me a hand with this ladder, please? to offer something politely. ...