agility
noun
agil·i·ty
ə-ˈji-lə-tē 
plural agilities
: the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness, dexterity
played with increasing agility
Examples of agility in a Sentence
a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Marin Humane offers an array of classes for you and your canine buddy, from basic obedience to scenting to agility.
—Lisa Bloch, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
In October, Unitree released a new video highlighting the martial arts capabilities of its G1 humanoid robot, once again drawing attention to the machine’s agility, balance, and speed.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
Smaller brands can rise faster by being precise, credible, and contextually relevant, while larger enterprises must relearn agility and authority at scale.
—Eugene Levin, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for agility
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agility. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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