adj.
Pronunciation: ' a-j ə l, - ˌ j ī (- ə )l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle French, from Latin agilis, from agere to drive, act ― more at AGENT
Date: 1581
1 : marked by ready ability to move with quick easy grace <an agile dancer>
2 : having a quick resourceful and adaptable character <an agile mind>
– ag · ile · ly \ -j ə (l)-l ē , - ˌ j ī (l)-l ē \ adverb