agility Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
    lightsomeness; nimbleness; lightness; legerity.

WordNet

A*gil"i*ty noun
Etymology
F. agilié, L. agilitas, fr. agilis.
Definitions
  1. The quality of being agile; the power of moving the limbs quickly and easily; nimbleness; activity; quickness of motion; as, strength and agility of body.
    They . . . trust to the agility of their wit. Bacon.
    Wheeling with the agility of a hawk. Sir W. Scott.
  2. Activity; powerful agency. Obs.
    The agility of the sun's fiery heat. Holland.

Webster 1913