adj.
Pronunciation: ' nim-b ə l
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: nim · bler \ -b( ə -)l ə r \ ; nim · blest \ -b( ə -)l ə st \
Etymology: Middle English nimel, from Old English numol holding much, from niman to take; akin to Old High German neman to take, Greek nemein to distribute, manage, nomos pasture, nomos usage, custom, law
Date: 14th century
1 : quick and light in motion : AGILE < nimble fingers>
2 a : marked by quick, alert, clever conception, comprehension, or resourcefulness <a nimble mind> b : RESPONSIVE , SENSITIVE <a nimble listener>
– nim · ble · ness \ -b ə l-n ə s \ noun
– nim · bly \ -bl ē \ adverb