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View usage for: (deft) Word forms: comparative defter, superlative deftestadjectiveA deft action is skilful and often quick. [written] With a deft flick of his foot, Mr Worth tripped one of the raiders up. Synonyms: skilful, able, expert, clever More Synonyms of deft deftly adverb One of the waiting servants deftly caught him as he fell. deftness uncountable noun ...Dr Holly's surgical deftness and experience. Synonyms: skill, ability, facility, expertise More Synonyms of deft (dɛft) adjectivequick and neat in movement; nimble; dexterous Derived forms deftly (ˈdeftly) adverb deftness (ˈdeftness) noun Word origin C13 (in the sense: gentle): see daft (dɛft) adjective skillful in a quick, sure, and easy way; dexterous SIMILAR WORDS: ˈdexterous Derived forms deftly (ˈdeftly) adverb deftness (ˈdeftness) noun Word origin ME defte, dafte: see daft Examples of 'deft' in a sentencedeft He made deft contributions with hand and foot and was instrumental in five of the tries.The 32-year-old proves just as deft in his handling of contemporary concerns.But this power is harnessed to their speed, handling skills and deft footwork.Her deft handling of the crisis prompted Fortune magazine this month to name her the most powerful woman in business.He played a deft hand.A deft flick of the switch and my virtual French nurse vanishes into the ether.Then there were the two deft passes that set up Ireland's second and fourth tries.And maybe with a wry, intelligent eye and deft hand, it might have been.It will require strong leadership, deft footwork - and a united government.The Brazilian met it with a deft, flicked header.Getting this right will require deft handling and we look forward to seeing the detail of the Government's approach.There could have been a big problem here but thanks to some deft footwork by the Panel, it is not.So, too, do the sanitary pioneers she tracks down and whose characters she wryly sketches with a few deft flicks of the pen. British English: deft ADJECTIVE A deft action is skilful and often quick. With a deft flick of his wrist, he extinguished the match. - American English: deft
- Brazilian Portuguese: hábil
- Chinese: 灵巧的
- European Spanish: diestro
- French: adroit
- German: geschickt
- Italian: abile
- Japanese: 器用な
- Korean: 날렵한
- European Portuguese: hábil
- Latin American Spanish: diestro
Definition quick and skilful in movement Her movements were neat and deft. Synonyms Opposites awkward , clumsy , inept , bumbling , gauche , cack-handed (informal) , maladroit , unskilful , unco (Australian, slang) Additional synonymsDefinition capable or talented They are bright, intelligent, able and confident. Synonyms capable, experienced, fit, fitted, skilled, expert, powerful, masterly, effective, qualified, talented, gifted, efficient, clever, practised, accomplished, adequate, competent, tasty (British, informal), skilful, adept, masterful, strong, proficient, adroit, highly endowed Definition proficient in something requiring skill He is an adept guitar player. Synonyms skilful, able, skilled, expert, masterly, practised, accomplished, versed, tasty (British, informal), masterful, proficient, adroit, dexterousDefinition quick and skilful in how one behaves or thinks She is a remarkably adroit politician. Synonyms skilful, able, skilled, expert, bright, clever, tasty (British, informal), apt, cunning, ingenious, adept, deft, nimble, masterful, proficient, artful, quick-witted, dexterous, neat |