Pronunciation: /ˈnɪmbəl/

Definitions of nimble

adjective nimble is an adjective that describes someone or something as quick, agile, and light in movement

Example Sentences

A1 The nimble kitten quickly chased after the ball.

A2 She had nimble fingers that made her an excellent pianist.

B1 The gymnast's nimble movements impressed the judges.

B2 The nimble acrobat effortlessly performed a series of flips and twists.

C1 The nimble thief managed to evade capture by the police.

C2 Her nimble mind allowed her to solve complex problems with ease.

Examples of nimble in a Sentence

formal The gymnast demonstrated her nimble movements during the routine.

informal I was impressed by how nimble the cat was as it chased after the toy.

slang That skateboarder is so nimble, he can pull off some sick tricks!

figurative Her mind was nimble, quickly processing and adapting to new information.

Grammatical Forms of nimble

past tense

nimbled

plural

nimbles

comparative

more nimble

superlative

most nimble

present tense

nimbles

future tense

will nimble

perfect tense

have nimbled

continuous tense

is nimblling

singular

nimble

positive degree

nimble

infinitive

to nimble

gerund

nimblling

participle

nimbled

Origin and Evolution of nimble

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'nimble' originated from the Old English word 'nǣmel', which means quick or agile.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'nimble' has retained its original meaning of being quick and agile, but has also come to be associated with being mentally sharp or resourceful.