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   dexterous

   /ˈdɛkst(ə)rəs/

   adjective

   • 1. showing or having skill, especially with the hands: "a dexterous keyboard player" Similar deftadeptadroitagilenimbleneatnimble-fingeredhandyablecapabletalentedskilfulskilledproficientaccomplishedexpertexperiencedpractisedpolishedefficienteffortlessslickprofessionalmasterfulmasterlyimpressivefinely judgeddelicateinformal:niftynippymeanwickedacewizardcrackrare:habileshrewdingeniousinventivecleverintelligentbrightbrilliantsmartsharpsharp-wittedrazor-sharpacutequickquick-wittedastutecannyintuitivediscerningperceptiveperspicaciousinsightfulincisivesagaciouswisejudiciouscunningartfulcraftywilycalculatinginformal:on the ballquick off the markquick on the uptakebrainystreetwisesavvysussheads-updated, informal:long-headedrare:argutesapientOpposite clumsystupid

   Word Origin early 17th century (in the sense ‘mentally adroit’): from Latin dexter ‘on the right’ + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. dexterously adverb
   • 2. dexterousness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEXTEROUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Dexterous means having the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skilfully with the hands, or to think quickly and effectively. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, synonyms, and translations in different languages.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dexterousDexterous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Dexterous means skillful and clever, especially with the hands or mentally. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and usage of dexterous from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEXTEROUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. having or showing skill in the use of the hands or body. 2. having or showing mental skill.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › dexterousDexterous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To be dexterous is an essential trait for knitters and sleight-of-hand magicians. The adjective dexterous often refers to skill and agility with the hands, but it can mean any skillful or clever physical movement.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › dexterousDexterous - definition of dexterous by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. skillful or adroit in the use of the hands or body; deft. 2. having mental adroitness or skill; clever; quick.

7. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › dexterousdexterous - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 16, 2024 · Skillful in some specific thing. Agile; flexible; able to move fluidly and gracefully. ( figurative, archaic) Skilled at argumentation; mentally skillful.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › dexterousdexterous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of dexterous adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.