dextrous 1
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
Examples
- 1.deft fingers massaged her face
- 2.a deft waiter
- 3.dexterous of hand and inventive of mind
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
dextrously 1
adverb
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
EnglishDerivationally related form
dexterity 1
noun
adroitness in using the hands
Similar_to
adroit 1
adjective
quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
