In a nimble way
“Though if you were watching, you'd find your heart in your mouth as they raced after balls and leaped nimbly over the barriers.”
With excessive speed or urgency
“The head of Quebec's Treasury Board has negotiated nimbly with the trade unions.”
In a skillful or dexterous manner
“For someone who was so nimble with his hands, Atlee was a disaster in the kitchen.”
In a manner showing significant ability
In a gentle, delicate or soft manner
Adverb for flexible and able to bend easily, especially of one's limbs
“Even the nimble limbs of the gazelle cannot overleap the barrier.”
Adverb for having or showing a reasonable or high level of intellect
“It'll take nimble minds as well as strong shoulders.”
Adverb for engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits
(of a person) Adverb for possessing strength and athleticism
(of a man) Adverb for neat and trim in dress and appearance
Adverb for bitingly or humorously intelligent in nature
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