nimble

• Bezeichnet jemanden oder etwas, das sich schnell und leicht bewegt oder handelt; flink und wendig.

Describes someone or something that is quick and light in movement or action; agile.

1. Quick and light in movementB2formal

   Able to move quickly, easily, and with agility.

   Flink

   • The nimble cat jumped from the fence to the roof.
   • She is a nimble dancer, gliding across the stage.
   • His nimble fingers played the piano beautifully.

   Synonymeacrobaticagiledexterousgracefullight-footedlithelivelyquicksprysupple

   Antonymeawkwardclumsylumberingstiffungraceful

2. Mentally quick or sharpB2formal

   Having a quick, clever, and adaptable mind.

   Geistig gewandt

   • He gave a nimble response to the tricky question.
   • A nimble mind is essential for solving complex puzzles.
   • She is known for her nimble wit in conversations.

   Synonymeacutealertastutebrightcleveringeniousintelligentperceptivequick-wittedsharpsmart

   Antonymedullobtuseslowstupid