mindmap root((敏捷)) agile implies dexterity and ease in physical or mental actions: ~ at answering questions on a variety of issues. nimble stresses lightness and swiftness of action or thought: a ~ tennis player. brisk suggests liveliness, animation, or vigor of movement sometimes with a suggestion of hurry: a ~ cleaning-up before the relatives arrived. spry stresses an ability for quick action that is unexpected because of age or known infirmity: ~ older players beating younger opponents.