Nimbly

adv

adv ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a nimble manner

    "And now, in ſtead of mounting Barbed Steeds, / To fright the Soules of fearfull Aduersaries, / He capers nimbly in a Ladies Chamber, / To the laſcivious pleaſing of a Lute."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a nimble or agile manner; with quickness and lightness and ease wordnet

Synonyms

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agilelyablyadeptlyadroitlyagilelyaptly

Example

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"Chris nimbly dodged the attack!"

Etymology

From nimble + -ly.

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