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The cat jumped nimbly onto the chair.
What does Nimbly mean?
Nimbly means quickly and skillfully.
Dictionary definition
In a quick, light, and skillful way.
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She moved nimbly through the obstacle course.
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The dancer stepped nimbly across the stage without losing balance.
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What does nimbly mean?
Nimbly describes graceful or skillful movement.
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Which word is closest in meaning to nimbly?
Agilely is close in meaning to nimbly.
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Nimbly
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nim · blee · strongest beat: nim
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WordNimbly.
Partadverb.
MeaningNimbly means quickly and skillfully.
ExampleExample: The cat jumped nimbly onto the chair.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- nim · blee
- Strongest beat
- nim
- Ending
- blee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nim.
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Synonyms
Words like Nimbly
agilelyUse for moving with quick skill.
lightlyUse for moving without heaviness.
Antonyms
Opposite words
clumsilyUse for moving awkwardly.
slowlyUse for moving without speed.
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Word family
Nimbly word family
Base word
nimbly
adjective
nimble
Quick, light, and skillful.
noun
nimbleness
The quality of being nimble.
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