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   deftly

   /ˈdɛftli/

   adverb

   • 1. in a way that is neatly skilful and quick in movement: "her fingers moved deftly, quickly parting the grass"
   • ▪ in a clever way: "he has deftly handled the flak he's received"

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   What does deftly mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! DEFTLY definition: 1. in a skilful, clever, or quick way: 2. in a skillful, smart, or quick way: . Learn more.

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   What is deftly adverb?

   • Definition of deftly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary with movements that are quick and show skill I threw her a towel which she deftly caught. in a way that shows skill They deftly avoided answering my questions. Definition of deftly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What is an antonym for deftly?

   • Antonyms of deftly areclumsily, ineptly, rudely, or abruptly depending on context. How do you make a sentence with the word deftly? He deftly flicked the ball up and then kicked it to his friend. Use the word Deftly in a sentence? No one in my xclass knows what the word deftly means. What is a sentence for deftly and symmetry?

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   What is the difference between definitely and defiantly?

   • Another word that is often confused as “definitely” is Defiantly. Unlike “definately”, this word exists in the English dictionary, meaning “a strong opposition against a force” but is often confused with the ideal word. The best way to identify the correct word is to look at the root word “Definite”, then add the suffix “ly” to create the new word.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEFTLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Deftly means in a skilful, clever, or quick way. See how to use this adverb in sentences from the Cambridge English Corpus and learn its pronunciation and translations.

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     in a skillful, smart, or quick way: He deftly caught the...

   • Znaczenie Deftly, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     deftly definicja: 1. in a skilful, clever, or quick way: 2....

   • Deftly: Czech Translation

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   • Deftly: German Translation

     DEFTLY translate: geschickt. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   • Deftly: French Translation

     deftly translate: adroitement, avec adresse. Learn more in...

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   Deftly definition: in a dexterous or nimble manner; skillfully. See examples of DEFTLY used in a sentence.

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   Deft means ready and skilled in physical movement, especially with lightness and neatness. Learn more about the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of deft from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Deftly means in a skillful, smart, or quick way. Learn how to use this adverb with examples from various sources and hear how it is pronounced.

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   When something's done deftly, it's accomplished with style and skill. You'd be sure to impress your friends if you grabbed three grapefruits, juggled them deftly, and returned them to their bowl, all while carrying on a conversation.

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   Deftly means with movements that are quick and show skill. Learn how to use this adverb in sentences with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app.

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   Deftly means with skill and quickness; adroitly. Find the origin, usage, and translations of deftly in English and other languages.