NYT Dictionary

AGILE

/ˈæd͡ʒ.ɑel/
AdjectiveNounAG-ileag-ile · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Having the faculty of quick motion in the limbs; apt or ready to move; loose-jointed.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From earlier agil, borrowed from Latin agilis (“agile, nimble”), from agō (“do, act; move”). See agent.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

nimbleactivealertbrisklivelyquickspryacuteadroitalacritous

Antonyms

unagile

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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