dexterous

/'dekstərəs/ Cách viết khác : (dextrous) /'dekstrəs/
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dexterous

The magician's dexterous fingers made the coin disappear.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Skillful and quick in physical movements, especially with the hands: Describes someone who is adept, nimble, and precise in manual tasks or physical coordination.
    • Mentally adroit or clever: Can describe someone who is skillful and quick in thinking or handling situations.
Usage
  • The primary use of "dexterous" is to describe physical skill, particularly manual dexterity. It often implies grace and efficiency of movement.
  • It can be used figuratively to describe mental agility or cleverness in handling non-physical tasks.
  • Common collocations include: dexterous hands/fingers, dexterous manipulation, dexterous performance.
Examples
  • Physical Skill:
    • The surgeon's dexterous hands performed the intricate procedure flawlessly.
    • She was a dexterous juggler, keeping five balls in the air with ease.
  • Mental Skill (Figurative):
    • The negotiator was dexterous in avoiding conflict and finding common ground.
    • His dexterous mind solved the complex puzzle in minutes.
Advanced Usage
  • "Dexterous of hand": A slightly formal or literary way to emphasize manual skill.
    • The artisan, dexterous of hand, carved the delicate figurine from a single piece of wood.
  • "Dexterous at/in (doing) something": Used to specify a particular skill.
    • He is remarkably dexterous at repairing tiny electronic components.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dexterously (adverb): In a dexterous manner.
    • She dexterously threaded the needle.
  • Dexterity (noun): Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.
    • The job requires great manual dexterity.
  • Dextrous: An alternative, less common spelling of "dexterous."
Synonyms
  • Adroit: Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
  • Nimble: Quick and light in movement or action; agile.
  • Deft: Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements.
  • Agile: Able to move quickly and easily.
Antonyms
  • Clumsy: Awkward in movement or action; not graceful.
  • Inept: Having or showing no skill; clumsy.
  • Maladroit: Ineffective or bungling; clumsy.
dexterous

The magician's dexterous fingers made the coin disappear.

Adjective
  1. skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
    • a deft waiter
    • deft fingers massaged her face
    • dexterous of hand and inventive of mind

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