agility

noun

agil·​i·​ty ə-ˈji-lə-tē 

plural agilities

: the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness, dexterity

played with increasing agility

Synonyms

• deftness
• dexterity
• nimbleness
• sleight
• spryness

Examples of agility in a Sentence

a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals

Recent Examples on the Web

The annual event brings thousands of dogs to compete in various competitions which include agility, obedience and dock diving, as well as the famous dog show. —Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025

There are two parts to the Westminster Dog Show, the conformation and the agility championship. —Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025

The company — which has built and stuck to a model focused on core classic looks, brand heat, higher prices and corporate agility — saw that pay out in the third quarter and expects to pick up more momentum in the balance of the fiscal year. —Evan Clark, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025

The former Kent State basketball star fooled defenders with his quickness and agility, and used his broad shoulders, large base and rare body control to make contested catches. —Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English agilite, borrowed from Anglo-French agilitee, borrowed from Latin agilitāt-, agilitās, from agilis agile + -itāt-, -itās -ity

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above