nimble

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of nimble with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

nimble

(adjective)

Meaning

quick and light in movement

Example

"The nimble dancer moved gracefully across the stage."

Synonyms

agilequicklight-footed

Antonyms

clumsyslowawkward

More about this word

Word origin
From Middle English 'nimbl', possibly from Old Norse 'nimr'.
Related word forms
  • adverb: nimbly

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