Nimble and Sheer

Nimble

Nimble adjective - Having or showing quickness of mind.

Sheer and nimble are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sheer" instead an adjective "Nimble".

Nearby Word: nimbly

Sheer

Sheer adjective - Very thin and easy to see through.

Nimble and sheer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nimble" instead an adjective "Sheer".

Nearby Words: sheered, sheering

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • It's humans with 21st-century technology versus aliens with highly maneuverable aircraftnote  Antigravity makes the invaders' aircraft incomparably nimble, but not fast; human air forces have radar, speed, and sheer firepower, starships... and black-powder flintlock muskets.
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