dexterous
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dex·ter·ous
(dĕk'stər-əs, -strəs) 
also dex·trous (-strəs)
adj.
dexterousness dex'ter·ous·ness n.
also dex·trous (-strəs)adj.
- Skillful in the use of the hands.
- Having mental skill or adroitness.
- Done with dexterity.
[From Latin dexter, skillful. See dexter.]
dexterously dex'ter·ous·ly adv.dexterousness dex'ter·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.
Fowler's Modern English Usage:
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dexterous
Roget's Thesaurus:
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dexterous
adjective
- Exhibiting or possessing skill and ease in performance: adroit, clever, deft, facile, handy, nimble, slick. See ability/inability.
- Showing art or skill in performing or doing: adroit, artful, deft, skillful. See ability/inability, knowledge/ignorance.
Antonyms by Answers.com:
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dexterous
adj
Definition: ingenious, proficient
Antonyms: awkward, clumsy, inept, inexpert, unable, unhandy, unskilled
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dexterous
IN BRIEF: To be skillful with the hands or mind.
Step with care and great tact And remember that Life's a Great Balancing Act Just never forget to be dexterous and deft And never mix up your right foot with your left.
— Dr. Seuss.
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Dexterous
Dansk (Danish)
adj. - fingerfærdig, snild
Nederlands (Dutch)
handig, rechts(handig)
Français (French)
adj. - habile, adroit, agile
Deutsch (German)
adj. - geschickt, gewandt, rechtshändig
Ελληνική (Greek)
adj. - επιδέξιος, επιτήδειος
Português (Portuguese)
adj. - hábil
Русский (Russian)
проворный, ловкий
Español (Spanish)
adj. - diestro, hábil, inteligente
Svenska (Swedish)
adj. - fingerfärdig, fyndig, skicklig
中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
敏捷的, 用惯右手的
中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
adj. - 敏捷的, 用慣右手的
한국어 (Korean)
adj. - 재주 좋은, 재빠른, 오른손잡이의
日本語 (Japanese)
adj. - 器用な, 巧妙な
العربيه (Arabic)
(صفه) بارع يدويا, حاذق, متقن ( منفذ بمهارة وذكا)
עברית (Hebrew)
adj. - מומחה, זריז
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