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Definition of nimble

nimble

/ˈnɪm.bəl/
nim · ble
Adverb:nimbly
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nimble Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Quick, light, and graceful in movement or physical action.

Example

"The pianist's nimble fingers glided effortlessly across the keys during the complex solo."

2

Able to think, understand, and adapt quickly and resourcefully.

Example

"Small startups often succeed in competitive markets because they remain nimble enough to pivot when consumer habits shift."

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• Rhymes for nimble

• Nearby Words

nile monitor
nile perch
nilgai
nimble
nimbleness
nimbly
nimbus

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'næmel' (quick to grasp or understand), derived from the verb 'niman' (to take or seize), with the excrescent 'b' developing in Middle English for ease of pronunciation.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nimble. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nimble
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