Definition

In a quick and light way, often with agility or grace.

Example

The dancer moved nimbly across the stage, impressing the audience with her agility.

Conversation

Did you see how she moved nimbly through the crowd?

Yeah, it was impressive! I could barely keep up.

I wish I could dance that nimbly at the party.

With some practice, I bet you could do it too!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Nimbly** → It is derived from "nimb" (from Middle English *nimble*, meaning quick or agile) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "nimbly" means in a quick or agile manner.

Memory Tip

Think of being quick and agile, as 'nimb' relates to nimbleness, and the '-ly' shows how you do it — that's why nimbly means to do something quickly.

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