nimbly

Meaning

In a way that shows skill and speed, especially with the hands or feet.

Examples

• She nimbly dodged the falling branches.
• The chef nimbly chopped the vegetables.

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪmbli/

How to Use nimbly

nimble fingers (collocation)

Fingers that are quick and skillful. — "Her nimble fingers could knit a sweater in a day."

nimble on one's feet (idiom)

Able to move quickly and easily, especially in response to a situation. — "The boxer was nimble on his feet, avoiding every punch."

Synonyms of nimbly

Words with a similar meaning to nimbly:

• quickly
• agilely
• deftly
• adroitly

Antonyms of nimbly

Words with the opposite meaning to nimbly:

• slowly
• clumsily
• awkwardly