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nimbly

nim·ble
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [nim-buh l]
    • /ˈnɪm bəl/
    • /ˈnɪm.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nim-buh l]
    • /ˈnɪm bəl/

Definitions of nimbly word

  • adjective nimbly quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet. 1
  • adjective nimbly quick to understand, think, devise, etc.: a nimble mind. 1
  • adjective nimbly cleverly contrived: a story with a nimble plot. 1
  • noun nimbly In a nimble way. 1
  • adverb nimbly in an agile way 1

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Origin of nimbly

First appearance:

before 1000
One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; late Middle English nymel, earlier nemel, Old English nǣmel capable, equivalent to nǣm- (variant stem of niman to take; see nim1) + -el -le

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Parts of speech for Nimbly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

nimbly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

nimbly usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for nimbly

adverb nimbly

  • lithely — bending readily; pliant; limber; supple; flexible: the lithe body of a ballerina.
  • quickly — with speed; rapidly; very soon.
  • agilely — quick and well-coordinated in movement; lithe: an agile leap.
  • adroitly — expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body.
  • lightly — with little weight, force, intensity, etc.; gently: to press lightly on a door bell.

Antonyms for nimbly

adverb nimbly

  • awkwardly — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.

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