nimble
adjective
[ ˈnɪmb(ə)l ]
• quick and light in movement or action; agile.
• "with a deft motion of her nimble fingers"
Similar:
agile,
lithe,
sprightly,
acrobatic,
light-footed,
nimble-footed,
light,
light on one's feet,
fleet-footed,
spry,
lively,
active,
quick,
quick-moving,
graceful,
supple,
limber,
lissom,
flexible,
skilful,
deft,
dexterous,
adroit,
nippy,
zippy,
twinkle-toed,
fleet,
lightsome,
Origin:
Old English nǣmel ‘quick to seize or comprehend’, related to niman ‘take’, of Germanic origin. The -b- was added for ease of pronunciation.
