deftness

/'deftnis/

Thân thiện

He performed the task with remarkable deftness.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. skillful performance or ability without difficulty
   • his quick adeptness was a product of good design
   • he was famous for his facility as an archer

Từ đồng nghĩa

• adeptness
• adroitness
• facility
• quickness