agility

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble

Etymology

From late Middle English, borrowed from Middle French agilité, from Latin agilitās, from agilis (“nimble, fleet, quick”), equivalent to agile + -ity.

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Synonyms

legerity, lightness, lightsomeness, nimbleness

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