dexterous

dex·ter·ous  (dkstr-s, -strs) also dex·trous (-strs)

adj.

1. Skillful in the use of the hands.

2. Having mental skill or adroitness.

3. Done with dexterity.

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[From Latin dexter, skillful; see dexter.]

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dexter·ous·ly adv.

dexter·ous·ness n.

Synonyms: dexterous, deft, adroit, handy, nimble
These adjectives refer to skill and ease in performance. Dexterous implies physical or mental agility: dexterous fingers.
Deft suggests quickness, sureness, neatness, and lightness of touch: deft strokes; a deft turn of phrase.
Adroit implies ease and natural skill, especially in challenging situations: an adroit skier; an adroit negotiator.
Handy suggests a more modest aptitude, principally in manual work: handy with tools.
Nimble stresses quickness and lightness in physical or mental performance: nimble feet; nimble wits.

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dexterous, dextrous [ˈdɛkstrəs]

adj

1. possessing or done with dexterity

2. a rare word for right-handed

dexterously , dextrously adv

dexterousness , dextrousness n

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

dexterous - skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands; "a deft waiter"; "deft fingers massaged her face"; "dexterous of hand and inventive of mind" deft, dextrous adroit - quick or skillful or adept in action or thought; "an exceptionally adroit pianist"; "an adroit technician"; "his adroit replies to hecklers won him many followers"; "an adroit negotiator"

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dexterous dextrous

adjective

1. skilful, able, expert, quick, masterly, active, neat, handy, apt, ingenious, adept, deft, nimble, proficient, agile, adroit, nimble-fingered As people grow older they generally become less dexterous.

2. able, skilled, expert, masterly, clever, practised, accomplished, versed, skilful, adept, masterful, proficient, adroit, tasty (Brit. informal) the composer's dextrous manipulation of pauses and silence

Translations

dexterous ADJ dextrous [ˈdekstrəs] ADJ → diestro, hábil
by the dexterous use of → por el diestro uso de

dexterous dextrous [ˈdɛkstrəs] adj → adroit(e)

dexterous, dextrous

adj → geschickt

dexterous dextrous [ˈdɛkstrəs] adj (skilful) → destro/a, abile; (movement) → agile