agile
adjectiveHow many syllables in agile?
There are 2 syllables in the word agile.How to pronounce agile:
Definition of agile:
- agile (adjective):
- quick in movement
- moving quickly and lightly.
- marked by ready ability to move with quick easy grace
Synonyms for agile:
active
balletic
brisk
feline
flexible
graceful
gracile
light-foot
light-footed
limber
lissom
lissom(e)
lissome
lithe
lithesome
lively
nimble
quick
sprightly
spry
supple
swift
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