Nimbly
6 lettersadverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
In a quick and light-footed manner, with ease and agility.
“She nimbly avoided the puddles on her way to the station.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈnɪmbl̩i/
Syllables
nim·bly
Related Words
Synonyms
agilely
Antonyms
clumsilyawkwardly
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Ends in -LY and contains the NIM cluster at the start
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points thanks to the Y and M, though the consonant density makes placement tricky
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