HyperDic: deft

English > 1 sense of the word deft:
ADJECTIVEalldeft, dexterous, dextrousskillful in physical movements
deft > pronunciation
Soundsdeh'ft
Rhymesbereft ... theft: 6 rhymes with ehft...
English > deft: 1 sense > adjective 1
MeaningSkillful in physical movements; especially of the hands.
Examples
  • "a deft waiter"
  • "deft fingers massaged her face"
Synonymsdexterous, dextrous
BroaderadroitQuick or skillful or adept in action or thought
Spanishdiestro, hábil, habiloso, mañoso
Catalandestre, hàbil, manyós, traçut
Nounsdeftnessskillful performance or ability without difficulty
Adverbsdeftlyin a deft manner
deftlywith dexterity

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