nimbly

• Adverbe signifiant « rapidement et adroitement » ou « avec rapidité et légèreté de mouvement ». Qualifie des actions accomplies avec agilité, prestesse et naturel, impliquant souvent à la fois une vivacité physique et mentale.

An adverb meaning "in a quick and agile manner" or "with speed and lightness of movement." It describes actions performed with dexterity, swiftness, and ease, often implying both physical and mental quickness.

1. Quickly and lightlyB2formal

   In a way that is quick, light, and agile in movement.

   Avec agilité et rapidité

   • The cat nimbly jumped from the fence to the roof.
   • She nimbly dodged the falling branch.
   • He nimbly climbed the steep rock face.

   Synonymesagilelydeftlylightlyquicklysprightly

   Antonymesawkwardlyclumsilyponderouslystiffly

2. Mentally quickC1formal

   In a way that shows quick thinking or mental agility.

   avec agilité mentale

   • The debater nimbly countered every argument.
   • She nimbly navigated the complex legal questions.
   • He nimbly adapted to the sudden changes in the plan.

   Synonymesagilelyalertlyastutelycleverlykeenlyquicklysharplysmartly

   Antonymesdullyslowlystupidly