dexterous
2 synonyms and 3 antonyms for dexterous, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Adept at using one's hands.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
deft
dextrous
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Adept at using one's hands.
“She is pleasingly dexterous with the chopsticks, and keeps one hand lying palm up on her lap. Pinched with just the right pressure between the sticks; funny how plump women have that delicate touch.”
deft
dextrous
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