nimble

agile

Capace di muoversi o reagire con rapidità e leggerezza.

In inglese semplice: Able to move or react quickly and lightly.

• The nimble cat jumped onto the wall.
• She stayed nimble by dancing every day.
• You need nimble feet to cross these rocks.

Sinonimi: agile, light-footed, quick

Contrari: clumsy

Espressioni comuni: nimble feet, nimble dancer, nimble on something

abile, destro

Capace di maneggiare, afferrare o raccogliere oggetti con rapidità e abilità.

In inglese semplice: Able to handle, catch, or pick up things quickly and skillfully.

• Her nimble fingers tied the tiny knot.
• The watchmaker needed nimble hands for the repair.
• His fingers remained nimble despite his age.

Sinonimi: dexterous, deft

Contrari: clumsy

Espressioni comuni: nimble fingers, nimble hands

perspicace, sveglio

Capace di capire, trovare idee e rispondere rapidamente.

In inglese semplice: Able to understand things, think of ideas, and respond quickly.

• She has a nimble mind.
• His nimble thinking saved the meeting from failure.
• The debate required a nimble response to unexpected questions.

Sinonimi: quick-witted, sharp, alert

Contrari: slow-witted

Espressioni comuni: nimble mind, nimble thinking, mentally nimble