nimble

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈnɪmbl̩/

Adjective

nimble (comparative nimbler, superlative nimblest)

1. Adept at taking or grasping

   nimble fingers

2. Quick and light in movement or action.

   He was too nimble for the assailant and easily escaped his grasp.

3. Quick-witted and alert.

   She has a nimble mind and can improvise in any situation.

Antonyms

• (quick and light in movement or action) sluggish

Translations

• French: agile, fulgurant, preste, leste
• German: schnell, gelenkig, behänd, flink, wendig, leichtfüssig, gewandt, geschickt
• Italian: agile, leggero, svelto
• Portuguese: ágil, ligeiro
• Russian: прово́рный
• Spanish: ágil

Translations

• French: vif, vive
• German: geschickt
• Italian: intelligente, versatile, sveglio, pronto
• Portuguese: ágil, esperto
• Russian: сообрази́тельный
• Spanish: hábil

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