What does dexterous mean?
Dexterous means Skillful with one's hands..
Dexterous
/ˈdɛkstɹəs/ · adjective
Meaning
Skillful with one's hands..
Definitions by Sense
- Skillful with one's hands.
- Skillful in some specific thing.
- Agile; flexible; able to move fluidly and gracefully.
- (figurative, archaic) Skilled at argumentation; mentally skillful; quick-witted.
Example Sentences
She is pleasingly dexterous with the chopsticks, and keeps one hand lying palm up on her lap. Pinched with just the right pressure between the sticks; funny how plump women have that delicate touch.
We went frequently out with this boat a-fishing; and as I was most dexterous to catch fish for him, he never went without me.
1775, speech by Edmund Burke […] the study [of law] renders men acute, inquisitive, dexterous, prompt in attack, ready in defense […]
Synonyms for dexterous
Antonyms for dexterous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more dexterous
- most dexterous
- dextrous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dexterous?
Common synonyms include adroit, deft, dextrous.
What is the opposite of dexterous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dexterous in a sentence?
She is pleasingly dexterous with the chopsticks, and keeps one hand lying palm up on her lap. Pinched with just the right pressure between the sticks; funny how plump women have that delicate touch.
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