adj. 1. Characterized by quickness, lightness, and ease of movement; nimble. 2. Mentally quick or alert: an agile mind. [French, from Latin agilis, from agere, to drive, do; see ag- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] agile·ly adv. agile·ness n. |
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