nimble — quick and light in movement or action; agile
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: quick and light in movement or action; agile
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɪmbəl/
Example Sentences
- The nimble thief escaped through the window before anyone noticed.
- My grandmother is surprisingly nimble on the dance floor for her age.
- You need nimble thinking to solve this math problem quickly.
nimble
ADJECTIVE[/ˈnɪmbəl/]
quick and light in movement or action; agile
The nimble cat leaps between rooftop tiles without making a sound.
Nim the bull dances ballet — nimble and quick!
Nimble hands strike the cymbal while dancing through each symbol!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'numol' or 'nemel', related to the verb 'niman' meaning 'to take or seize'. The word evolved through Middle English to mean quick and light in movement.
Breakdown
nim- (take, seize) + -ble (able to be) = nimble (able to move quickly and lightly)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The nimble thief escaped through the window before anyone noticed.”
“My grandmother is surprisingly nimble on the dance floor for her age.”
“You need nimble thinking to solve this math problem quickly.”
“The nimble monkey swung from branch to branch like a circus performer.”
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