gewandt — meaning in English

English meaning

• active adj Engaging in physical movement or exercise regularly.
• dexterous adj Adept at using one's hands.
• glib adjective Speaking smoothly and fluently but in a way that seems shallow, insincere, or lacking real thought.
• nimble adj Able to move quickly, lightly, and with easy control.
• skilled adj Having a high level of ability, especially through training or experience.
• skillful adj Having or showing a high level of ability or expertise.
• versatile adj Able to do many different things well, or adaptable to many different uses.

Senses

gewandt is used for these senses in English:

• active Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble.
• deftly In a deft manner; quickly and neatly in action.
• dexterous Agile; flexible; able to move fluidly and gracefully.
• dexterously In a dexterous manner; skillfully; with precision.
• glib Artfully persuasive but insincere in nature; smooth-talking, honey-tongued, silver-tongued.
• nimble Quick and light in movement or action.
• skilled Having or showing skill; skillful.
• skillful Possessing skill; skilled.

active — full definition

1. adj Engaging in physical movement or exercise regularly.
2. adj Currently functioning, in use, or in progress.
3. adj Grammar: describing a sentence structure where the subject performs the action, as opposed to the passive voice.

dexterous — full definition

1. adj Adept at using one's hands.
2. adj Good at a particular activity or task.
3. adj Nimble and supple; capable of moving smoothly and gracefully.
4. adj Clever and quick in an argument or discussion.

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