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Agile

adj.capable, energeticprofessional

What it means

Able to move or respond quickly while retaining control.

Reach for it when praising quick, coordinated movement or thought

With an agile change of plan, the crew unloaded before the storm arrived.

Choose between these

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  • everyday

    nimble

    light, quick movement or thought is the exact impression

    not when Nimble sounds less suited to formal praise of an organization.

  • everyday

    quick

    speed alone is the feature that matters

    not when Quick does not promise coordination, judgment, or controlled response.

  • warm

    spry

    lively physical movement, especially in an older person, is admired

    not when It can sound patronizing if age is irrelevant or the subject is a team.

  • professional

    adaptable

    effective adjustment across changing conditions is proven

    not when Adaptable emphasizes fit; agile emphasizes speed and ease.

  • professional

    flexible

    readiness to change direction is more important than speed

    not when Flexible can remain slow and deliberate, whereas agile adds quick response.

  • professional

    responsive

    the strength lies in reacting promptly to needs or feedback

    not when Response to an outside signal is not required for all agile movement.

  • formal

    dexterous

    skillful hand movement or manipulation deserves emphasis

    not when Mental or organizational agility is wider than manual dexterity.

  • literary

    light-footed

    graceful physical movement should sound vivid

    not when It does not work for mental agility or business decision-making.

Said against

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  • clumsy
  • sluggish
  • rigid

It naturally appears in

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  • agile thinker

    An agile thinker, Lu saw how the two constraints could solve each other.

  • agile response

    The museum's agile response kept the outdoor event safe and welcoming.

  • mentally agile

    She stayed mentally agile by learning unfamiliar songs by ear.

The word family

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