Agile/ˈædʒl/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Physical Agility Often used to describe someone's physical abilities in sports or exercise. The agile gymnast performed flawlessly. Pro Tip 2/3Animal Movement Commonly used to describe how animals move swiftly and gracefully. The agile cat leaped from the fence onto the roof. Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation Implies a positive skill, often admirable and desired in physical contexts. His agile movements on the dance floor impressed everyone.