agile
adjective
[ ˈadʒʌɪl ]
• able to move quickly and easily.
• "Ruth was as agile as a monkey"
Similar:
nimble,
lithe,
spry,
supple,
limber,
sprightly,
acrobatic,
dexterous,
deft,
willowy,
graceful,
light-footed,
nimble-footed,
light on one's feet,
fleet-footed,
active,
fit,
in good condition,
lively,
vigorous,
quick-moving,
nippy,
twinkle-toed,
fleet,
lightsome,
alert,
sharp,
acute,
clever,
shrewd,
astute,
intelligent,
quick-witted,
perceptive,
penetrating,
piercing,
quick off the mark,
finely honed,
rapier-like,
smart,
on the ball,
• relating to or denoting a method of project management, used especially for software development, that is characterized by the division of tasks into short phases of work and frequent reassessment and adaptation of plans.
• "agile methods replace high-level design with frequent redesign"
Origin:
late Middle English: via French from Latin agilis, from agere ‘do’.
