agilely (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈædʒ.aɪl.li/

Definition

In a way that shows an ability to move quickly and easily.

Examples

• The gymnast moved agilely across the balance beam.

• She dodged the falling branches agilely.

• The puppy chased the ball agilely around the yard.

How to Use agilely

agilely move (collocation)

To move in a quick, easy, and graceful manner. — "The child agilely moved through the obstacle course."

agilely react (collocation)

To respond quickly and effectively to a situation. — "The trained dog agilely reacted to its owner's command."

Synonyms of agilely

Words with a similar meaning to agilely:

• quickly
• swiftly
• nimble
• deftly

Antonyms of agilely

Words with the opposite meaning to agilely:

• slowly
• clumsily

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