— agilely , adv. — agileness , n.
/aj"euhl, -uyl/ , adj.
1. quick and well-coordinated in movement; lithe: an agile leap.
2. active; lively: an agile person.
3. marked by an ability to think quickly; mentally acute or aware: She's 95 and still very agile.
[ 1570-80; earlier agil agilis, equiv. to ag- (base of agere to do) + -ilis -ILE ]
Syn. 1. nimble, sprightly. 2. brisk, spry.
Ant. 1. awkward. 2. sluggish, lethargic.