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Nimbly: meaning, definitions and examples

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nimbly

 

[ ˈnɪm.bli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

moving quickly

Nimbly refers to the ability to move quickly and lightly. This term often connotes agility and grace in movement, whether it's physical actions or mental agility.

Synonyms

agilely, gracefully, lightly, quickly

Examples of usage

  • She danced nimbly across the stage.
  • The cat nimbly jumped from one rooftop to another.
  • He nimbly dodged the incoming ball.
  • The dancer moved nimbly to the rhythm of the music.

Translations

Translations of the word "nimbly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ágil

🇮🇳 चंचल

🇩🇪 flink

🇮🇩 cepat

🇺🇦 спритно

🇵🇱 zręcznie

🇯🇵 素早く

🇫🇷 rapidement

🇪🇸 ágilmente

🇹🇷 çabuk

🇰🇷 민첩하게

🇸🇦 بسرعة

🇨🇿 hbitě

🇸🇰 obratne

🇨🇳 灵活地

🇸🇮 spretno

🇮🇸 snjallt

🇰🇿 шапшаң

🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტილება

🇦🇿 çevik

🇲🇽 ágilmente

Etymology

The word 'nimbly' is derived from the Middle English term 'nimble', which means quick or light in movement. 'Nimble' itself has roots in the Old Norse word 'nimmr', meaning 'quick' or 'active'. The original sense of the word emphasized both speed and agility, qualities highly valued in various contexts, from physical performance to mental processes. Over time, 'nimbly' has come to describe actions that exhibit these same traits of speed and agility, and it has been used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. The evolution of the word reflects a broader cultural appreciation for qualities like grace and efficiency in movement.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,038, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.