NIMBLE Synonyms: 205 Similar and Opposite Words

nimble

adjective

ˈnim-bəl

Definition of nimble

as in intelligent

having or showing quickness of mind possessing a nimble wit, he always has a cutting comeback for any intended insult thrown his way

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as in graceful

moving easily her nimble fingers make knitting look so easy

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Recent Examples of nimble Key enhancements include a improved user interface and touchscreen, better hands-free BlueCruise for freeway driving and a more comfortable, nimble ride. — Sasha Lekach, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 While its exterior is understated, the G90 provides a comfortable ride and surprisingly nimble handling for its size. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 June 2026 Much like the jet drives used on personal watercraft, its 90 hp waterjet propulsion produces instant acceleration, impressive speeds, and nimble handling. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026 Mallaby, a longtime financial journalist, is a nimble storyteller, and his portrait of one of the single-minded personalities plunging the world into an uncertain future is also an engaging drama of discovery. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nimble

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Adjective

The robot staff behind the scenes Pudu's FlashBot will run an intelligent vending system, allowing guests to order drink deliveries by smartphone.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
His after-game interviews were always intelligent and sometimes humorous.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of intelligent

Adjective

Their beauty also shapes traditional dance in Rwanda, with graceful movements performed by women who extend their arms to mimic the cows’ horns.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 June 2026
The graceful trailing stems and showy flowers of climbing hydrangeas (Hydrangea anomala) look beautiful growing on pergolas and fences.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026

Definition of graceful

Adjective

Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley There may still be questions about whether the romance between Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley was genuine, and their secret, quick-turn overseas wedding didn't help matters.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026
But upon closer inspection Mbiya appears significantly leaner and quicker.

— Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

Definition of quick

Adjective

The brands that successfully thread the needle, by embracing the immense power of AI while remaining agile amid shifting regulatory mandates, will be the ones that succeed.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Smaller, more agile pipelines replace massive warehousing operations.

— Yuriy Boyechko, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of agile

Adjective

The iconic fast food company has grown beyond its California roots in recent years, opening locations in Colorado, Texas, Idaho, and as far east as Tennessee.

— James Powel, USA Today, 7 July 2026
From climate change to drug discovery, quantum computing is expected to be solve problems at a pace where even the fastest supercomputers appear to be slow-moving snails.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026

Definition of fast

Adjective

Like its existing Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley smart glasses lines, the new designs are developed with EssilorLuxxottica — the group that also owns Prada eyewear, rumored to be Meta’s next collaborator.

— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 7 July 2026
Recreating the look is easy at Quince, where smart trousers and shirts are available in similar colors and materials that channel the same laid-back aesthetic.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of smart

Adjective

In addition to the sharp shape, the coffee brown shade gives the bag a more elevated feel.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 6 July 2026
During male puberty, rising testosterone drives the cartilage to grow forward and meet at a sharper angle, while simultaneously lengthening the vocal folds and vocal tract housed just behind it.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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