C2nounsport
US/əˈdʒɪl.ə.ti/
UK/əˈdʒɪl.ə.ti/
the ability to move quickly and easily; also the ability to think and react fast
In context
Badminton requires speed, agility and very quick reactions.
Despite his age, the old guide moved over the rocks with amazing agility.
Small companies often show more agility than big ones when markets change.
Words that go with agility
adjective + noun
- mental agilityChess is a good way to keep your mental agility as you age.
- physical agilityMartial arts improve balance and physical agility.
- great agilityThe goalkeeper showed great agility to save the shot.
- cat-like agilityThe young gymnast landed with cat-like agility.
noun + noun
- agility trainingThe players do agility training with cones and ladders.