nimble

adjective
UK: /ˈnɪm.bəl/
US: /ˈnɪm.bəl/

  1. Able to move quickly and easily.

    1. She is a very nimble dancer.
    2. The nimble gymnast executed a flawless routine, earning a perfect score from the judges.

  2. Showing an ability to think or understand quickly.

    1. He has a nimble mind.
    2. Her nimble intellect allowed her to solve the complex puzzle in record time, impressing everyone.

  3. In business, it describes a company or person that is adaptable and responsive to change.

    1. The company is nimble and innovative.
    2. To remain competitive, businesses must be nimble and embrace new technologies and market trends quickly.

Synonyms

agile quick swift fleet deft clever adroit spry prompt alert
nimble verb

  1. To move quickly and lightly.

    1. The cat nimbled across the fence.
    2. The squirrel nimbled through the branches searching for its hidden acorns before winter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nimble" in English means: Able to move quickly and easily., Showing an ability to think or understand quickly., In business, it describes a company or person that is adaptable and responsive to change..

The phonetic transcription of "nimble" is /ˈnɪm.bəl/ in British English and /ˈnɪm.bəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nimble": agile, quick, swift, fleet, deft, clever, adroit, spry, prompt, alert.

Example usage of "nimble": "She is a very nimble dancer.". More examples on the page.