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- [aj-uh l, -ahyl]
- /ˈædʒ əl, -aɪl/
- /ˈædʒ.aɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aj-uh l, -ahyl]
- /ˈædʒ əl, -aɪl/
Definitions of agile word
- adjective agile Someone who is agile can move quickly and easily. 3
- adjective agile If you have an agile mind, you think quickly and intelligently. 3
- adjective agile quick in movement; nimble 3
- adjective agile mentally quick or acute 3
- adjective agile quick and easy of movement; deft and active 3
- adjective agile keen and lively 3
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Origin of agile
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; earlier agil < Latin agilis, equivalent to ag- (base of agere to do) + -ilis -ile
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Parts of speech for Agile
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
agile popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for agile
adj agile
- rapid — occurring within a short time; happening speedily: rapid growth.
- frisky — lively; frolicsome; playful.
- limber — characterized by ease in bending the body; supple; lithe.
- athletic — Athletic means relating to athletes and athletics.
- buoyant — If you are in a buoyant mood, you feel cheerful and behave in a lively way.
adjective agile
- nimble — quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet.
- responsive — responding especially readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences, etc.: a responsive government.
- clear-headed — If you describe someone as clear-headed, you mean that they are sensible and think clearly, especially in difficult situations.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
Antonyms for agile
adj agile
- inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
- lazy — averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent.
- lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
- sluggish — indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent: a sluggish disposition.
- rigid — stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard: a rigid strip of metal.
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