Agile
Adjective
UK
/ˈædʒ.aɪl/
US
/ˈædʒ.əl/
Definition
Quick, flexible, and able to move or think easily and smartly.
Example
"Agile companies respond faster to market changes than those with fixed systems."
"Her agile mind helped solve the puzzle in seconds."
"The cat was so agile that it leaped from one rooftop to another effortlessly."
Explanation
Agile means being able to move quickly and easily, both physically and mentally. Athletes are agile with their bodies, and smart thinkers are agile with their minds. In business and technology, “agile” often refers to flexible ways of working or developing projects, where teams adapt quickly to change rather than following a rigid plan.