Nimbly

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪmbli/

Definitions of nimbly

adverb in a quick and agile manner

Example Sentences

A1 The cat jumped nimbly from the table to the chair.

A2 She danced nimbly across the stage during the performance.

B1 The gymnast moved nimbly through the obstacle course with ease.

B2 The skilled thief nimbly avoided the security guards as he made his escape.

C1 The expert rock climber nimbly scaled the steep cliff without hesitation.

C2 The professional dancer moved nimbly and gracefully through each routine, captivating the audience.

Examples of nimbly in a Sentence

formal The gymnast moved nimbly across the balance beam with grace and precision.

informal She nimbly dodged the puddles as she ran through the park.

slang The skateboarder nimbly ollied over the curb and landed smoothly.

figurative The politician nimbly navigated through the tough questions during the press conference.

Grammatical Forms of nimbly

• past tense: nimbled
• plural: nimbles
• comparative: more nimbly
• superlative: most nimbly
• present tense: nimbles
• future tense: will nimble
• perfect tense: have nimble
• continuous tense: is nimbly
• singular: nimble
• positive degree: nimblest
• infinitive: to nimble
• gerund: nimbling
• participle: nimbling

Origin and Evolution of nimbly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'nimbly' originated from the Old English word 'nemlice' which means quickly or actively.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'nimbly' has retained its original meaning of moving quickly and actively, but has also come to be associated with agility and gracefulness in movement.