Nimble

/ˈnɪm.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

quick and light in movement or action; agile.

The nimble dancer swiftly moved across the stage.

able to think and understand quickly; clever.

Her nimble mind solved the complex problem in minutes.

characterized by quickness and ease.

His nimble fingers played the piano effortlessly.

Middle English nimbl, from Old English nymble, from the root of niman (to take).

nimble fingers:

Quick and skillful use of the hands, often in a delicate or precise manner.

nimble mind:

A mind that is quick and able to understand ideas rapidly.

Quick-witted or clever.

He's so nimble with his jokes, always making us laugh.