deftness
/'deftnis/
Definition
- Noun:
- Skillful performance or ability without difficulty: The quality of being deft; adroitness and ease in execution or performance.
- Dexterity and cleverness: Nimbleness and skill, especially with the hands or mind.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The jeweler's deftness with tiny tools was remarkable.
- She solved the puzzle with surprising deftness.
- His deftness in handling difficult negotiations saved the deal.
Advanced Usage
- "with deftness": Used to describe the manner in which an action is performed skillfully.
- The surgeon completed the procedure with great deftness.
- "deftness of touch": Often refers to a delicate and skillful physical or metaphorical approach.
- The pianist is admired for the deftness of her touch.
Variants and Related Words
- Deft (adj): Skillful and quick in one's movements or thoughts.
- He is a deft carpenter.
- Adroitness (n): Cleverness or skill.
- Dexterity (n): Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.
Synonyms
- Skill
- Adroitness
- Dexterity
- Agility
- Nimbleness
- Proficiency
Antonyms
- Clumsiness
- Awkwardness
- Ineptitude
Related Phrases
- Manual deftness: Skill with one's hands.
- The craft requires manual deftness.
- Mental deftness: Quickness and skill in thinking.
- The lawyer's mental deftness was evident during the cross-examination.
Noun
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skillful performance or ability without difficulty
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his quick adeptness was a product of good design
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he was famous for his facility as an archer
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