Definition of LEGERITY

legerity

Plural: legerities

Noun

  • Quickness or lightness of mind or body.
  • the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
  • Nimbleness or quickness of mind or body.

Examples

  • His legerity in spotting high-scoring placements was unmatched, securing quick wins.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French legerete, from Old French legierte, from legier + -te; by surface analysis, leger (“light”) + -ity. Compare levity.

Scrabble Score: 12

legerity: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
legerity: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
legerity: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

legerity: valid Words With Friends Word