AGILE Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

agile

adjective

ˈa-jəl

Definition of agile next

as in graceful

moving easily the expressive movements of agile dancers agile herons wading in the marsh

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Recent Examples of agile Cultural divides between large hierarchical corporations and small, agile start-ups are the rule, not the exception. —

Serguei Netessine, Fortune, 28 May 2026 Coloratura in particular demands an agile voice that can make quick-fire changes in pitch and add many vocal flourishes to a melody. —

René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026 This approach eliminates the constant power drain typical of standard computing, clearing the path for a new generation of ultra-low-power, agile, and autonomous machines. —

Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026 That allows for much greater flexibility in the final configuration and a more mobile and agile end product. —

David Szondy may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for agile

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graceful

Adjective

Time for a graceful exit strategy.

— Kevin Brazil, Harpers Magazine, 9 June 2026
Chestnuts bloom in these graceful, long pine-tree shapes, which look like a symbol of something.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026