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nimblest

nimblest is the superlative form of nimble.

Meaning of nimble

Adjective

nimble (comparative nimbler, superlative nimblest)

  1. Adept at taking or grasping.
    • nimble fingers
  2. Quick and light in movement or action.
    • He was too nimble for the assailant and easily escaped his grasp.
  3. Quickwitted and alert.
    • He has a nimble mind and can improvise in any situation.

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Questions about nimblest

What is nimblest the superlative form of?
Nimblest is the superlative form of nimble.

Words near nimblest in the dictionary

  1. nimbler
  2. nimbles
  3. nimblesome
  4. nimbless
  5. nimblesses
  6. nimblest
  7. nimblewill
  8. nimbling
  9. nimbly
  10. nimbo
  11. nimbocumulus

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