deftly

Thân thiện

She deftly untied the intricate knot.

Definition

Adverb: 1. In a skillful, quick, and neat way: Performing an action with cleverness, agility, and efficiency, often involving the hands or physical coordination. 2. In a cleverly skillful and effective way: Handling a situation, task, or problem with adeptness and mental agility.

Usage

The adverb "deftly" is used to describe how an action is performed. It emphasizes a combination of skill, speed, and neatness. It often modifies verbs related to physical manipulation or clever handling.

Examples

• Physical Skill:

  • The surgeon deftly stitched the tiny wound.
  • She deftly caught the keys before they hit the ground.
  • He deftly navigated the crowded room without spilling his drink.

• Mental/Clever Skill:

  • The negotiator deftly avoided answering the controversial question.
  • The writer deftly weaved multiple storylines into a single narrative.
  • She deftly managed the difficult client's complaints.

Advanced Usage

• "Deftly handled": A common collocation describing a situation or problem that was managed with skill and tact.
  • The public relations crisis was deftly handled by the new manager.

Variants and Related Words

• Deft (adjective): Skillful and quick in one's movements or thoughts.
  • She has deft fingers.
  • A deft political maneuver.

Synonyms

• Skillfully: With great skill.
• Adroitly: With cleverness and skill, especially in using the hands or mind.
• Nimbly: In a quick and light way.
• Expertly: With great knowledge or skill.
• Handily: In a convenient or skillful manner.

Antonyms

• Clumsily: In an awkward or careless way.
• Ineptly: Without skill or competence.
• Awkwardly: In a manner that lacks grace or ease.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a deft manner
   • Lois deftly removed her scarf
2. with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
   • dextrously he untied the knots

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dexterously
• dextrously