noun
1. the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
• Syn: ↑agility, ↑legerity, ↑lightness, ↑lightsomeness
• Derivationally related forms: ↑nimble, ↑lightsome (for: ↑lightsomeness), ↑light (for: ↑lightness), ↑agile (for: ↑agility)
• Hypernyms: ↑gracefulness
2. intelligence as revealed by quickness and alertness of mind
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nimbleness of wit and imagination
• Syn: ↑mental dexterity
• Derivationally related forms: ↑nimble
• Hypernyms: ↑intelligence
Useful english dictionary. 2012.