Meaning & use
nimble
Quick and light in movement or thought, able to change direction easily.
See it in a sentence
The nimble gymnast landed the difficult routine without a single wobble.
A nimble mind helped her solve the puzzle faster than anyone else at the table.
A note on using this word
Applies equally to physical movement and mental quickness, as in 'nimble fingers' or 'a nimble thinker.'
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Words with an opposite meaning
clumsysluggish
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