agileness

Light on feet

Agileness is the quality of being agile—able to move quickly and easily, or to think and adapt with speed.

The word is rare; agility is the standard noun form.

Her agileness surprised everyone on the court.

physical

flexibility

Ability to adapt easily

nimbleness · litheness · suppleness · spryness · mobility · reflexes · footwork · athleticism · acrobatics · gymnastics

speed

quickness

State of being fast

briskness · alacrity · hastiness · snappiness · promptness · split-second · explosive · darting · sprinting · acceleration

graceful

elegance

Refined, graceful quality

lithe · suppleness · gracefulness · smoothness · effortlessness · ballet · dance · choreography · flowing · sylphlike

dexterity

precision

Accuracy of measurement

adeptness · control · deftness · handiness · sleight · finger work · touch · nimble-fingered · hand-eye coordination · juggling

Opposites
physical movement quality

agilenessclumsiness

Lack of physical grace

awkwardness · ungainliness · stiffness · sluggishness · lumbering

mental responsiveness

agilenessslow-wittedness

Inability to think quickly

slowness · dullness · obtuseness · inflexibility · thick-headedness

Family

agile, agility, agilely, agilities

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G