NIMBLY Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

nimbly

adverb

Definition of nimbly

as in dexterously

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as in agilely

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Recent Examples of nimbly Colman nimbly balances right on the line between humor and pathos. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 The flags couldn’t be redder, and Khoshnoudi nimbly sketches out the circuitous emotional paths S takes to avoid seeing them until such evasion suddenly and brutally becomes impossible. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026 Over the years, however, the actress has proven herself remarkably versatile, pivoting nimbly from frothy rom-coms and broad comedies to searing dramas, psychological thrillers, and big-budget spectacles. — Chris Bellamy, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026 Kids climbed nimbly onto traffic signs. — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 June 2026 From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026 The most agile organizations have used their superior supply chain visibility and relationships to secure in-demand supplies, manage risk, protect profitability and nimbly respond to disruptions. — Alex Saric, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Advertisement But Harris nimbly sets the story back on track. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 15 May 2026 Two Chinese hikers nimbly scaled up the scaffolding, and the NBC News team followed suit with all of its camera equipment. — Erin Tan, NBC news, 13 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimbly

Adverb

Yet Göring dominates the movie thanks to Russell Crowe’s performance, somehow both indulgently big and dexterously subtle.

— Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025

Definition of dexterously

Adverb

Today, the board's role is expected to include questioning assumptions, exploring multiple scenarios and agilely adjusting course in the face of disruptive changes.

— Susana Sierra, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Witnesses described the shark as looking healthy, moving agilely and visibly feeding.

— Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025

Definition of agilely

Adverb

And so Adrian and Joan Crawford got together very cleverly and actually built a dress that would look almost exactly one shade different from Norma Shearer’s dress.

— Raymond Ang, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Joali also cleverly manages to make a broad church—from families to solo travelers—feel as if this is their own resort.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of cleverly

Adverb

Rather than sitting squarely at the nape of her neck, the chignon is jauntily positioned off-center, with a roll starting behind one ear and sweeping gracefully toward the opposite side.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 17 June 2026
The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Definition of jauntily

Adverb

Roosts can be hard to access, and as these fleet flitters can also dodge nets, not to mention breezily detect them using their echolocation capabilities.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
While England breezily dismissed Senegal 3-0 in its fourth match of the tournament, Morocco eliminated Portugal in the quarterfinals before bowing out 2-0 to eventual runnersup France in the semis.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of breezily

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This low-temperature, low-pressure hydrometallurgical method removes arsenic cleanly and operates without fossil fuels or poisonous gas emissions.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
Patrick Bailey started the fifth with a chop that Rays starting pitcher Griffin Jax was unable to cleanly field.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of cleanly

Adverb

Less well known is the secondary dining area—aptly named the Secret Garden—which, in good weather, offers a wonderful al fresco experience on the terrace.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
The house even released a book, aptly titled Zoë, in honor of the pair’s bond.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

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