Another word for dexterous

dexterous Synonyms

dexterous

modif.

artful, skillful, adroit, deft, handy, nimble, quick, clever, ingenious, sharp; see also able 1, 2.

dexterous implies an expertness, natural or acquired, demonstrated in the ability to do things with skill and precision a dexterous mechanic; adroit adds to this a connotation of cleverness and resourcefulness and is now generally used of mental facility an adroit evasion; deft suggests a nimbleness and sureness of touch a deft seamstress; handy suggests skill, usually without training, at a variety of small tasks a handy man around the house

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Another word for dexterous

adjective

Exhibiting or possessing skill and ease in performance:
adroit, clever, deft, facile, handy, nimble, slick. See ability
Showing art or skill in performing or doing:
adroit, artful, deft, skillful. See ability, knowledge