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deft
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- pronunciation:
- deft
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
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adjective |
| definition: |
capable, quick, and clever in action; skillful; dexterous.
It requires deft fingers to operate the device with speed and accuracy.Only a deft seamstress could do this kind of stitching.- synonyms:
- adroit, dextrous, skillful
- antonyms:
- awkward, unhandy
- similar words:
- adept, agile, clever, dexterous, handy, nimble, proficient, spry
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| related words: |
able, artful, clean, competent, expert, quick, ready, resourceful, subtle |
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| derivations: |
deftly (adv.), deftness (n.) |
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