NYT Dictionary

AGILELY

/ˈæd͡ʒ.aɪl.li/
AdverbAG-ile-lyag-ile-ly · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

In an agile manner; with agility.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English agile Middle English -ly English -ly English agilely From agile + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

nimblyablycompetentlydeftlyefficientlyexpeditiouslyexpertlyfeatlyhandilyhastily

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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