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单词 dexterous
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dexterous

Bridget made tea for them both and came and watched as the sweep turned and furled his brushes with a dexterous competence.It was a very dexterous kill, and she had to have the training.Despite his decrepit appearance, Barlow was as dexterous as a monkey.
(adjective) 
Definition
possessing or done with dexterity
As people grow older they generally become less dexterous.
Synonyms
skilful
able
expert
quick
masterly
active
the tragedy of an active mind trapped by failing physical health
neat
He had the neat movements of a dancer.
handy
Are you handy with a needle?
apt
She was never a very apt student.
ingenious
a truly ingenious invention
adept
deft
Her movements were neat and deft.
nimble
Lily, who was light and nimble on her feet, was learning to tap-dance.
proficient
agile
He is not as strong and agile as he was at 20.
adroit
nimble-fingered
(adjective) 
Definition
possessing or done with dexterity
the composer's dextrous manipulation of pauses and silence
Synonyms
able
They are bright, intelligent, able and confident.
skilled
skilled workers, such as plumbers
expert
The faces of the waxworks are modelled by expert sculptors.
masterly
They gave a masterly performance.
clever
My father was very clever with his hands.
practised
a practised and experienced surgeon
accomplished
one of the most accomplished authors of our time
versed
Page is versed in many styles of jazz.
skilful
his skilful use of light and shade
adept
He is an adept guitar player.
masterful
a masterful performance of boxing
proficient
Many Egyptians are proficient in foreign languages.
adroit
She is a remarkably adroit politician.
tasty (British, informal)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of accomplished
Definition
expert or proficient
one of the most accomplished authors of our time
Synonyms
skilled,
able,
professional,
expert,
masterly,
talented,
gifted,
polished,
practised,
cultivated,
tasty (British, informal),
skilful,
adept,
consummate,
proficient
in the sense of active
Definition
busy and energetic
the tragedy of an active mind trapped by failing physical health
Synonyms
energetic,
strong,
spirited,
quick,
vital,
alert,
dynamic,
lively,
vigorous,
potent,
animated,
vibrant,
forceful,
nimble,
diligent,
industrious,
sprightly,
vivacious,
on the go (informal),
alive and kicking,
spry,
full of beans (informal),
bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal)
in the sense of adept
Definition
proficient in something requiring skill
He is an adept guitar player.
Synonyms
skilful,
able,
skilled,
expert,
masterly,
practised,
accomplished,
versed,
tasty (British, informal),
masterful,
proficient,
adroit,
dexterous

Nearby words of
dexterous

  • devout
  • devoutly
  • dexterity
  • dexterous
  • diabolic
  • diabolical
  • diadem

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