Nimbleness: meaning, definitions and examples
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nimbleness
[ ˈnɪmblnəs ]
physical agility
The quality of being quick and light in movement or action; agility.
Synonyms
agility, lightness, quickness, spryness
Examples of usage
- He moved with remarkable nimbleness on the dance floor.
- Her nimbleness allowed her to easily navigate through the crowded market.
- The cat's nimbleness enabled it to climb the tree effortlessly.
mental agility
Quick and clever in understanding and reacting to situations; mental agility.
Synonyms
acumen, astuteness, cleverness, sharpness
Examples of usage
- His nimbleness of mind helped him solve complex problems quickly.
- She demonstrated nimbleness in adapting to new technologies.
- The team's nimbleness in decision-making gave them a competitive advantage.
Translations
Translations of the word "nimbleness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 agilidade
🇮🇳 फुर्ती
🇩🇪 Beweglichkeit
🇮🇩 kelincahan
🇺🇦 спритність
🇵🇱 zwinność
🇯🇵 敏捷さ (びんしょうさ)
🇫🇷 agilité
🇪🇸 agilidad
🇹🇷 çeviklik
🇰🇷 민첩성
🇸🇦 خفة الحركة
🇨🇿 hbitost
🇸🇰 obratnosť
🇨🇳 灵活性
🇸🇮 spretnost
🇮🇸 lipurð
🇰🇿 ептілік
🇬🇪 სისწრაფე
🇦🇿 çeviklik
🇲🇽 agilidad
Word origin
The word 'nimbleness' originated from the Middle English word 'nembli,' meaning quick to seize or grasp. Over time, it evolved to 'nemely' in the 14th century, then 'nimble' in the 15th century, and eventually 'nimbleness' in the 16th century. The concept of agility and quickness has been associated with 'nimbleness' throughout its etymological journey.