HyperDic: nimble

English > 2 senses of the word nimble:
ADJECTIVEallnimble, agile, quick, sprymoving quickly and lightly
allnimble, agilementally quick
nimble > pronunciation
Soundsnih'mbahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > nimble: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningmoving quickly and lightly.
Examples
  • "as nimble as a deer"
  • "nimble fingers"
Synonymsagile, quick, spry
BroaderactiveCharacterized by energetic / energetic activity
Spanishágil, dinámico, enérgico, ligero, rápido
Catalanàgil, dinàmic, enèrgic, lleuger, ràpid
Nounsnimblenessthe gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
Adverbsnimblyin a nimble or agile manner
English > nimble: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningmentally quick.
Example "nimble wits"
Synonymagile
BroaderintelligentHaving the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
Spanishágil
Catalanàgil
Nounsnimblenessintelligence as revealed by quickness and alertness of mind

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