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
8- everyday
light, quick movement or thought is the exact impression
not when Nimble sounds less suited to formal praise of an organization.
- everyday
speed alone is the feature that matters
not when Quick does not promise coordination, judgment, or controlled response.
- warm
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
effective adjustment across changing conditions is proven
not when Adaptable emphasizes fit; agile emphasizes speed and ease.
- professional
readiness to change direction is more important than speed
not when Flexible can remain slow and deliberate, whereas agile adds quick response.
- professional
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
skillful hand movement or manipulation deserves emphasis
not when Mental or organizational agility is wider than manual dexterity.
- literary
graceful physical movement should sound vivid
not when It does not work for mental agility or business decision-making.
Said against
3- clumsy
- sluggish
- rigid
It naturally appears in
3- 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
1Where this comes from
- wiktionary, English adjective sense 1: ready and quick in movement, including an agile wit opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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