All nimble synonyms
nim·ble
N n adjective nimble
- vigilant — keenly watchful to detect danger; wary: a vigilant sentry.
- wide-awake — fully awake; with the eyes wide open.
- sprightly — animated or vivacious; lively.
- lithe — bending readily; pliant; limber; supple; flexible: the lithe body of a ballerina.
- deft — A deft action is skilful and often quick.
- quick — done, proceeding, or occurring with promptness or rapidity, as an action, process, etc.; prompt; immediate: a quick response.
- agile — Someone who is agile can move quickly and easily.
- lissom — lithesome or lithe, especially of body; supple; flexible.
- dexterous — Someone who is dexterous is very skilful and clever with their hands.
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
- light-footed — stepping lightly or nimbly; light of foot; nimble.
- spry — active; nimble; agile; energetic; brisk.
- smart — having or showing quick intelligence or ready mental capability: a smart student.
- adept — Someone who is adept at something can do it skilfully.
- adroit — Someone who is adroit is quick and skilful in their thoughts, behaviour, or actions.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- skillful — having or exercising skill: a skillful juggler.
- swift — moving or capable of moving with great speed or velocity; fleet; rapid: a swift ship.
- active — Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things.
- alert — If you are alert, you are paying full attention to things around you and are able to deal with anything that might happen.
- brisk — A brisk activity or action is done quickly and in an energetic way.
- clever — Someone who is clever is intelligent and able to understand things easily or plan things well.
- handy — within easy reach; conveniently available; accessible: The aspirins are handy.
- light — a light product, as a beer or cigarette.
- lissome — lithesome or lithe, especially of body; supple; flexible.
- proficient — well-advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject; skilled: a proficient swimmer.
- prompt — done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply.
- quick-witted — having a nimble, alert mind.
- ready — completely prepared or in fit condition for immediate action or use: troops ready for battle; Dinner is ready.