Nimble
adjective
Able to move quickly and easily.
A nimble mountain goat expertly traverses the steep hillside.
Often appears as...
- nimble fingers
- nimble dancer
adjective
Quick to understand, think, or learn something.
He has a nimble mind and can solve complex problems easily.
Often appears as...
- nimble mind
- nimble understanding
adjective
Able to adapt and change quickly.
As a startup, we need to be nimble and adjust our plans based on new information.
Often appears as...
- nimble adaptation
- nimble business
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Able to move quickly and easily.
A nimble mountain goat expertly traverses the steep hillside.
Often appears as...
- nimble fingers
- nimble dancer
adjective
Quick to understand, think, or learn something.
He has a nimble mind and can solve complex problems easily.
Often appears as...
- nimble mind
- nimble understanding
adjective
Able to adapt and change quickly.
As a startup, we need to be nimble and adjust our plans based on new information.
Often appears as...
- nimble adaptation
- nimble business
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Agility
Use 'nimble' when describing someone's smooth, skillful physical movements, not just speed.
Her nimble steps allowed her to excel in ballet.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
'Nimble' can be neutral; not always a compliment, depending on the context.
The thief's nimble escape frustrated the police.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Context
Use 'nimble' for living beings, typically not for objects or abstract concepts.
The cat's nimble movements were mesmerizing.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Agility
Use 'nimble' when describing someone's smooth, skillful physical movements, not just speed.
Her nimble steps allowed her to excel in ballet.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
'Nimble' can be neutral; not always a compliment, depending on the context.
The thief's nimble escape frustrated the police.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Context
Use 'nimble' for living beings, typically not for objects or abstract concepts.
The cat's nimble movements were mesmerizing.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Agility
Use 'nimble' when describing someone's smooth, skillful physical movements, not just speed.
Her nimble steps allowed her to excel in ballet.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
'Nimble' can be neutral; not always a compliment, depending on the context.
The thief's nimble escape frustrated the police.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Context
Use 'nimble' for living beings, typically not for objects or abstract concepts.
The cat's nimble movements were mesmerizing.
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Video examples
The post-crisis consumer...
see driving new consumer behaviors that offer new management principles the first cultural value shift we see is this tendency towards something we call liquid life this is the movement from America is defining their success on having things to having liquidity because the less excess that you have around you the more nimble and fleet of
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How the Monkey King...
This was far from the first time he’d defied destiny in his quest for wisdom and power. His past rebellions had earned him the power to transfigure his body, ride clouds at dizzying speeds, and govern his tribe with magic and martial arts. In this crisis, he saw yet another opportunity. With a flash of his nimble fingers,
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Grand Canyon Adventure:...
Sometimes when they do show up, of course, they're deeper than we want them. But we also realize it has changed our bodies. We've not only psychologically changed on some level, but physically we've changed. We've gotten more used to carrying weight, we've gotten more nimble, we've gotten a little more balanced.
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Nicholas Negroponte: The...
because states are more nimble than the feds, just because of size. And yet we count. We're really dealing with the federal government. We're really dealing with ministries of education. And if you look at governments around the world, ministries of education tend to be the most conservative,
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Transforming transport...
more nimble to get you wherever you need to get it's also a lot less expensive especially in less dense areas it gives you access to different types of vehicles so let's say you feel really energetic and it's a beautiful day you could take a bike you just broke your
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Safari Live - Day 118 PIPE...
branches I want that golden light on him all of you see ya dude for the fans and then also hope we don't break the car in the process yeah we've got little nimble vehicles no one else can do what we can do sorry Sebastian's holding on for dear
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Bear Caught Eating Junk...
they've been closed probably unlike most mammals bears are surprising they're nimble on their hind legs they can keep both feet flat on the ground when standing the talents they share with humans and a definite asset for a life of crime
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Why Do We Find Deadly...
orange eyes they have the second loudest call of any primate and use their long nimble tails to help them balance in the treetops learn to be frugivores they feed almost exclusively on fruits but they will also feed on seeds and nectar
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Comma story - Terisa...
I like to think of the different parts of our sentence as characters. Let's meet a few of the tiny conjunctions, the mighty subordinates, and the clever comma. Conjunctions are small and nimble.
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Cuba's Animal Underworld...
and cuba is their stronghold they're nimble climbers and have long whiskers to help them feel their way around the limestone alleys in the dark
Video examples
The post-crisis consumer...
see driving new consumer behaviors that offer new management principles the first cultural value shift we see is this tendency towards something we call liquid life this is the movement from America is defining their success on having things to having liquidity because the less excess that you have around you the more nimble and fleet of
Video examples
How the Monkey King...
This was far from the first time he’d defied destiny in his quest for wisdom and power. His past rebellions had earned him the power to transfigure his body, ride clouds at dizzying speeds, and govern his tribe with magic and martial arts. In this crisis, he saw yet another opportunity. With a flash of his nimble fingers,
Video examples
Grand Canyon Adventure:...
Sometimes when they do show up, of course, they're deeper than we want them. But we also realize it has changed our bodies. We've not only psychologically changed on some level, but physically we've changed. We've gotten more used to carrying weight, we've gotten more nimble, we've gotten a little more balanced.
Video examples
Nicholas Negroponte: The...
because states are more nimble than the feds, just because of size. And yet we count. We're really dealing with the federal government. We're really dealing with ministries of education. And if you look at governments around the world, ministries of education tend to be the most conservative,
Video examples
Transforming transport...
more nimble to get you wherever you need to get it's also a lot less expensive especially in less dense areas it gives you access to different types of vehicles so let's say you feel really energetic and it's a beautiful day you could take a bike you just broke your
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 118 PIPE...
branches I want that golden light on him all of you see ya dude for the fans and then also hope we don't break the car in the process yeah we've got little nimble vehicles no one else can do what we can do sorry Sebastian's holding on for dear
Video examples
Bear Caught Eating Junk...
they've been closed probably unlike most mammals bears are surprising they're nimble on their hind legs they can keep both feet flat on the ground when standing the talents they share with humans and a definite asset for a life of crime
Video examples
Why Do We Find Deadly...
orange eyes they have the second loudest call of any primate and use their long nimble tails to help them balance in the treetops learn to be frugivores they feed almost exclusively on fruits but they will also feed on seeds and nectar
Video examples
Comma story - Terisa...
I like to think of the different parts of our sentence as characters. Let's meet a few of the tiny conjunctions, the mighty subordinates, and the clever comma. Conjunctions are small and nimble.
Video examples
Cuba's Animal Underworld...
and cuba is their stronghold they're nimble climbers and have long whiskers to help them feel their way around the limestone alleys in the dark
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Gwen Ifill
American Journalist
Moderating a debate means spending more time with briefing books than with your children. It means writing and rewriting and rephrasing. It means finding a way to be alert enough to notice when your question goes unanswered and nimble enough to decide what you will do about that on the spot.
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Tae Yoo
American Businesswoman
We must prepare people to be nimble enough to adapt to an ever-evolving marketplace. And we must help them develop skills that will be valued no matter what tomorrow's jobs are - skills like creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration.
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Priyamvada Natarajan
Indian Scientist
Being nimble and ready to change our minds if need be is an attribute that is crucial to live and thrive in a society that is powered by science and technology, both as an individual and as an engaged citizen.
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Ken Howard
American Actor
The obvious challenge to both SAG and AFTRA is remaining current in a rapidly changing industry. We have to be nimble, pro-active, and unified, and we've got to bring compelling value to future members.
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John Delaney
American Politician
Small businesses are more nimble and innovative than large corporations, and as a result are much more likely to develop the breakthrough ideas we need for global competitiveness.
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Simon Helberg
American Actor
Karate probably gave me an incredibly deep awareness of all the parts of me, my flexibility, and the nimble qualities I'm doing, even if they're unconscious.
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Nirmala Sitharaman
Indian Politician
DRDO should introspect to make themselves more nimble towards innovation.
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Antonio Guterres
Portuguese Politician
The United Nations needs to be nimble, efficient, and effective.
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Mike Webster
I don't run very well and I'm not very agile or nimble.
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Peter Diamandis
American Businessman
Future companies will be smaller and more nimble.
Quote examples
Gwen Ifill
American Journalist
Moderating a debate means spending more time with briefing books than with your children. It means writing and rewriting and rephrasing. It means finding a way to be alert enough to notice when your question goes unanswered and nimble enough to decide what you will do about that on the spot.
Quote examples
Tae Yoo
American Businesswoman
We must prepare people to be nimble enough to adapt to an ever-evolving marketplace. And we must help them develop skills that will be valued no matter what tomorrow's jobs are - skills like creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration.
Quote examples
Priyamvada Natarajan
Indian Scientist
Being nimble and ready to change our minds if need be is an attribute that is crucial to live and thrive in a society that is powered by science and technology, both as an individual and as an engaged citizen.
Quote examples
Ken Howard
American Actor
The obvious challenge to both SAG and AFTRA is remaining current in a rapidly changing industry. We have to be nimble, pro-active, and unified, and we've got to bring compelling value to future members.
Quote examples
John Delaney
American Politician
Small businesses are more nimble and innovative than large corporations, and as a result are much more likely to develop the breakthrough ideas we need for global competitiveness.
Quote examples
Simon Helberg
American Actor
Karate probably gave me an incredibly deep awareness of all the parts of me, my flexibility, and the nimble qualities I'm doing, even if they're unconscious.
Quote examples
Nirmala Sitharaman
Indian Politician
DRDO should introspect to make themselves more nimble towards innovation.
Quote examples
Antonio Guterres
Portuguese Politician
The United Nations needs to be nimble, efficient, and effective.
Quote examples
Mike Webster
I don't run very well and I'm not very agile or nimble.
Quote examples
Peter Diamandis
American Businessman
Future companies will be smaller and more nimble.
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