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   Dex·ter·ous

   /ˈdekst(ə)rəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. showing or having skill, especially with the hands: "dexterous accordion playing" Similar deftadeptadroitagilenimbleneatnimble-fingeredhandyablecapabletalentedskillfulskilledproficientaccomplishedexpertexperiencedpracticedpolishedefficienteffortlessslickprofessionalmasterfulmasterlyimpressivefinely 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.

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   • 1. dexterously adverb
   • 2. dexterousness noun

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   What is the difference between adroit and dexterous?

   • dexterous, adroit, deft mean ready and skilled in physical movement. dexterous implies expertness with consequent facility and quickness in manipulation. adroit implies dexterity but usually also stresses resourcefulness or artfulness or inventiveness. deft emphasizes lightness, neatness, and sureness of touch or handling.

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   What does dexterous mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! DEXTEROUS definition: 1. having the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skilfully with the hands: 2…. Learn more.

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   What does it mean if a child is dexterous?

   • If you're dexterous, you're good with your hands. To be dexterous is an essential trait for knitters and sleight-of-hand magicians. The adjective dexterous often refers to skill and agility with the hands, but it can mean any skillful or clever physical movement. A kid's dexterous ball handling and footwork can aid him on the soccer field.

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   How do you know if a baseball player is dexterous?

   • Baseball players have to be fast and dexterous. Raccoons have highly dexterous front feet that are shaped like human hands. She was lively and dexterous intellectually. He is a dexterous debater who deals swiftly with interrogators. She has the strong, dexterous hands of a surgeon. To work in car body repairs, you must be practical and dexterous.

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   Dexterous means mentally adroit and skillful, done with mental or physical skill, quickness, or grace, or skillful and competent with the hands. It comes from the Latin word dexter, meaning "on the right side." See synonyms, examples, etymology, and more.

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   Dexterous means having the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skilfully with the hands, or to think quickly and effectively. Learn how to pronounce dexterous, see translations in different languages, and find related words and phrases.

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   Dexterous means skillful or adroit in the use of the hands or body, or having mental adroitness or skill. Learn the origin, synonyms, antonyms, and usage of dexterous with examples from various sources.

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   dexterous: 1 adj skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands “ dexterous of hand and inventive of mind” Synonyms: deft , dextrous adroit quick or skillful or adept in action or thought

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   Dexterous means skillful in the use of the hands or body, having mental skill or adroitness, or done with dexterity. It comes from Latin dexter, meaning right-handed. See synonyms, translations, and examples from various sources.

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   Aug 29, 2023 · dexterous is an adjective that means skillful with one's hands or in some specific thing. It comes from Latin dexterous, meaning right or ready. It has alternative forms, etymology, pronunciation, and related terms.

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   3 days ago · Dexterous means very skilful and clever with their hands. It can also mean right-handed, but this is less common. See synonyms, antonyms, examples and word origin of dexterous.