Agilely

/ˈædʒɪlɪ/ adverb

Definition

In a quick, nimble, and graceful way; moving or thinking fast and easily.

Etymology

From the adjective 'agile,' which comes from Latin 'agilis' meaning 'easily driven or moved.' The suffix '-ly' converts it to an adverb form, indicating how an action is performed.

Kelly Says

Interestingly, 'agile' originally described physical motion but has become wildly popular in business culture through 'Agile methodology'—a software development approach that ironically values how teams move through problems almost like dancers.

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