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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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   having the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skilfully with the hands: a dexterous movement. Baseball players have to be fast and dexterous. Raccoons have highly dexterous front feet that are shaped like human hands. having the ability to think quickly and effectively or to do something difficult extremely well:

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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   Dexterous means very skilful and clever with their hands. It can also mean right-handed or having mental skill. See examples, pronunciation, and related words.

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

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   Dexterous means skillful or adroit in the use of the hands or body, or having mental skill or adroitness. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of dexterous and its synonyms, such as deft, adroit, and nimble.

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   Find 16 words and phrases that mean skillful, nimble, or deft, and their opposites, such as clumsy, awkward, or maladroit. Learn how to use dexterous in a sentence with examples.

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   Dexterous means skilful and quick when using your hands, or skilful in using words or your mind. Learn more about the origin, usage and synonyms of dexterous from Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › dexterousDexterous Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Dexterous means having or showing skill in the use of the hands or body. Learn the origin, synonyms, antonyms, and sentence examples of dexterous from YourDictionary.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryDEXTEROUS - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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   Dexterous means very skillful and clever with their hands. Learn how to pronounce it, see synonyms and examples, and find translations in other languages.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordDEXTEROUS - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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    All you need to know about "DEXTEROUS" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdexterous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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    Dexterous means showing or having skill, especially with your hands. Learn how to pronounce, use and collocate this formal adjective with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app.