English Dictionary
Definition of “dexterous”
dexterous or dextrous(ˈdɛkstrəs
)
Definitions
adjective
- possessing or done with dexterity
- a rare word for right-handed
Alternative Forms
ˈdexterously ˈdextrously adverb ˈdexterousness ˈdextrousness noun
Synonyms
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skilful,
able,
expert,
quick,
masterly,
active,
neat,
handy,
apt,
ingenious,
adept,
deft,
nimble,
proficient,
agile,
adroit,
nimble-fingered,
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able,
skilled,
expert,
masterly,
clever,
practised,
accomplished,
versed,
skilful,
adept,
masterful,
proficient,
adroit,
tasty,
Usage examples
Bridget made tea for them both and came and watched as the sweep turned and furled his brushes with a dexterous competence.
Salley Vickers, INSTANCES OF THE NUMBER 3 (2002)A successful juggler in boyhood and youth, Fields was dexterous at physical comedy.
Globe and Mail (2003)This had suggested that tool use was not `natural" or that in the wild capuchins were so dexterous that they had no need of tools.
Times, Sunday Times (2004)My dexterous assistant, a general surgeon, helped to reposition the bowel.
Hufnagel, Dr Vicki & Golant, Susan K, No More Hysterectomies (1990)
