nimbler
Quicker on feet
Nimbler is the comparative form of nimble—more quick and light in movement or thought.
A nimbler dancer moves with greater agility; a nimbler mind adapts faster to new situations.
She's nimbler on her feet than her opponent.
More rapid in pace
Lively despite years
- litheSupple and graceful
- limberBending without resistance
- suppleFlexing without damage
- sprightlyEnergetic and nimble
lightfooted · fleet-footed · acrobatic · athletic · bouncy · catlike · wiry · springy
Skillful and quick
- adroitMentally or physically nimble
- dexterousPhysically skilled, agile
- skillfulHaving learned expertise
- handyUseful and nearby
adept · proficient · sure-handed · light-handed · precise · coordinated · practiced
Able to adjust readily
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- responsiveQuick to react
- versatileCapable in varied contexts
- adjustableAble to be changed
resourceful · quick-thinking · improvisational · reactive · pivoting · maneuverable · elastic
quicker
More rapid in pace
spry
Lively despite years
sprightly · lightfooted · fleet-footed · acrobatic · athletic · bouncy · catlike · wiry · springy · loose-limbed
deft
Skillful and quick
- adroitMentally or physically nimble
- dexterousPhysically skilled, agile
- skillfulHaving learned expertise
handy · adept · proficient · sure-handed · light-handed · precise · coordinated · practiced
adaptable
Able to adjust readily
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- responsiveQuick to react
- versatileCapable in varied contexts
adjustable · resourceful · quick-thinking · improvisational · reactive · pivoting · maneuverable · elastic
graceful
Elegant in movement
willowy · sylphlike · flowing · effortless · poised · smooth · sweeping · refined · airy · sinuous
- nimble fingersAgile, precise manual dexterity
- Jack Be NimbleVerse about leaping fire