nimbly

IPA/ˈnɪmbli/
KK[nˈɪmbli]IPA/ˈnɪmbli/

nimbly — adverb

1. with both speed and precision, whether moving the body or working through an ide

1.副詞C1
釋義

with both speed and precision, whether moving the body or working through an idea

例句

Ezra nimbly climbed over the fallen tree and kept running.

nimbly + physical movement over an obstacle

Stefan moved nimbly through the crowded market without bumping into anyone.

nimbly + movement through a tight space

同義詞
  • agilely

    emphasises full-body ease and lightness of movement; less often used for mental skill

  • deftly

    stresses hand skill or clever handling of a tricky situation

  • adroitly

    more formal; often used for mental or social quickness under pressure

反義詞
  • clumsily

    lacking coordination or care in movement or handling

  • awkwardly

    lacking ease and smoothness, often in social or physical contexts

用法筆記

Implies both speed and precision together — not just one or the other. A person who acts quickly but carelessly is not acting nimbly.

常見錯誤

❌She quickly climbed the wall but scraped her knee.
✅She nimbly climbed the wall, finding every foothold without a scratch.
💡'quickly' only describes speed; 'nimbly' means quick AND exact.
❌He solved the puzzle nimbly by guessing the answers.
✅He solved the puzzle nimbly, spotting patterns the others missed.
💡guessing is not precise; 'nimbly' requires both speed and accuracy.