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Antonyms for more agile
Grammar : Adj |
Spell : aj-uhl, -ahyl |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈædʒ əl, -aɪl |
Definition of more agile
Origin :- 1580s, from Middle French agile (14c.) and directly from Latin agilis "nimble, quick," from agere "to move, drive" (see act (n.)). Related: Agilely.
- adj physically or mentally nimble, deft
- Lennon was not only lighter and more agile but had the advantage of better wind.
- Extract from : « Bloom of Cactus » by Robert Ames Bennet
- I am more supple than a serpent, more agile than a cat; I can slip in anywhere.
- Extract from : « The Usurper » by Judith Gautier
- Mrs. Dyckman was the more agile in snatching up her cards and placing them.
- Extract from : « We Can't Have Everything » by Rupert Hughes
- The second phase calls for a more agile exercise of the imagination.
- Extract from : « Curiosities of the Sky » by Garrett Serviss
- Falutini was as tall as Fairfax, more agile and with a hard head.
- Extract from : « Fairfax and His Pride » by Marie Van Vorst
- But the queen was more wary as well as more agile than hitherto.
- Extract from : « The Princess and the Goblin » by George MacDonald
- After them came more men and the more agile of the women passengers.
- Extract from : « The Rosie World » by Parker Fillmore
- Of the two, Irwin was far the more powerful, Keller the more agile and supple.
- Extract from : « Mavericks » by William MacLeod Raine
- His cheeks had the rosy hue of perfect health, and his step was lighter and more agile than that of many men half his years.
- Extract from : « Caleb West, Master Diver » by F. Hopkinson Smith
- He was heavier and harder, but David was more agile, and his whole heart was in the fight this time.
- Extract from : « David Dunne » by Belle Kanaris Maniates
Synonyms for more agile
- active
- acute
- alert
- athletic
- brisk
- buoyant
- bustling
- clever
- dexterous
- easy-moving
- energetic
- fleet
- frisky
- limber
- lithe
- lively
- mercurial
- prompt
- quick
- quick on the draw
- quick on the trigger
- quick-witted
- rapid
- ready
- sharp
- spirited
- sportive
- spright
- sprightly
- spry
- stirring
- supple
- swift
- twinkle toes
- vigorous
- vivacious
- winged
- zippy
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