deft

adjective
UK: /deft/
US: /deft/

  1. Skillful and quick in one's movements; showing dexterity and competence.

    1. She has deft hands that help her to make jewelry.
    2. The deft politician steered the debate away from controversial subjects.

Synonyms

skillful adroit nimble adept dexterous agile
deft adverb

  1. In a skillful and quick manner.

    1. He moved so deft to get to the exit.
    2. The pianist played the complex sonata so deft, it was a joy to hear.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "deft" is /deft/ in British English and /deft/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deft": skillful, adroit, nimble, adept, dexterous, agile.

Example usage of "deft": "She has deft hands that help her to make jewelry.". More examples on the page.