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deftly /ˈdɛftli /adverb1In a way that is neatly skilful and quick in movement: her fingers moved deftly, quickly parting the grass Lizzy deftly weaves her way through the crowd...- He deftly navigates the world's meanest island in a hang-glider.
- The film shows a pair of nimble, experienced hands framed in close-up, deftly preparing an impossibly lovely meal.
- The trawler drivers drove away their boats quickly and deftly, precluding more damage.
1.1In a clever way: he has deftly handled the flak he’s received the show’s writers deftly balance humour and grief...- The film is thoughtful, charming and deals deftly with race relations and fatherhood.
- His insult would have been unforgivable if it hadn't been delivered deftly, with a smile and a Bengali lawyer's wit and charm.
- Leigh's novel plays deftly with appearances and apparitions.
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