Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: agility
IPA transcription: [ədʒ'ɪləti]
Pronunciations of agility
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: agility, legerity, lightness, lightsomeness, nimbleness
    Meaning: the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
Usage examples
  • An incredible mental agility
  • The Icelanders, though burdened with our loads, climbed with the agility of mountaineers.
  • Michael, with as abrupt an agility, caught one of the beams of the cross and saved himself from falling.
  • The Quabos in front, supplied with slack in their hoses by those behind, leaped at us with incredible agility.
  • He was a fine, noble, red tabby, and it was quite a sight to see the surprising strength and agility with which he worked.
  • Instead he resorted to methods of agility and cunning, for quick as are the great cats, even quicker is Tarzan of the Apes.
  • No sooner do we tear this final covering than the frightened little ones run away and scatter with an agility that is singular at this cold and torpid season.
  • Catherine Petrovna did actually play valses and the ecossaise, and dancing began in which Nicholas still further captivated the provincial society by his agility.
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