NIMBLE Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word nimble. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for NIMBLE
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agile | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • moving quickly and lightly • mentally quick | ||||||||
quick | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
noun • any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail) adverb • with little or no delay adjective satellite • accomplished rapidly and without delay • hurried and brief • moving quickly and lightly • apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity • performed with little or no delay • easily aroused or excited | ||||||||
spry | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • moving quickly and lightly | ||||||||
acrobatic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • vigorously active | ||||||||
adept | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field adjective satellite • having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude | ||||||||
deft | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands | ||||||||
dexterous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands | ||||||||
limber | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used to pull a field gun or caisson adjective satellite • (used of e.g. personality traits) readily adaptable • (used of artifacts) easily bent • (used of persons' bodies) capable of moving or bending freely verb • attach the limber • cause to become limber | ||||||||
lithe | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease | ||||||||
lively | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • full of life and energy adjective satellite • full of zest or vigor • quick and energetic • elastic; rebounds readily • filled with events or activity • full of spirit; full of life | ||||||||
nimble-fingered | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pockets | ||||||||
swift | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight • United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903) • common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks • an English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745) adjective satellite • moving very fast |