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Wiry vs Nimble - What's the difference?

wiry | nimble |

As adjectives the difference between wiry and nimble

is that wiry is thin, muscular and flexible while nimble is quick and light in movement or action.

wiry

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Thin, muscular and flexible.
    • Don't fight him. He may be small, but he's wiry .

    nimble

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Quick and light in movement or action.
    • He was too nimble for the assailant and easily escaped his grasp.
  • Quick-witted and alert.
    • She has a nimble mind and can improvise in any situation.