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Powered by Oxford Languages · Bing TranslatorLook it upWe couldn't find a definition. Try searching the web fordex·ter·ous[ˈdekst(ə)rəs]✕PlayADJECTIVEdexterous (adjective) · dextrous (adjective)- showing or having skill, especially with the hands:"dexterous accordion playing" · "power users are dexterous at using software, rather than creating it"SIMILAR:finely judgedargute
ORIGINearly 17th century (in the sense ‘mentally adroit’): from Latin dexter ‘on the right’ + -ous.Translate dexterous toNo translation found.Your Recent SearchesWords you've searched will appear here- Vocabulary quiz
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Definition of dexterous. 1 : mentally adroit and skillful : clever her dexterous handling of the crisis. 2 : done with mental or physical skill, quickness, or grace : done with dexterity : artful a dexterous maneuver. 3 : skillful and competent with the hands a dexterous surgeon. Other Words from dexterous Synonyms & Antonyms Choose the Right Synonym Did you know?
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Synonyms & Antonyms of dexterous. 1 skillful with the hands. the dexterous watchmaker was able to repair the antique watch's delicate gears and parts.
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dexterous. [ dek-str uhs, -ster- uhs ] See synonyms for dexterous on Thesaurus.com. adjective. skillful or adroit in the use of the hands or body. having mental adroitness or skill; clever. done …
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- Exhibiting or possessing skill and ease in performance: adroit, clever, deft, facile, handy, …
- Showing art or skill in performing or doing:
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