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Deftly

Verb / ˈdeftli: / Another word for deftly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

skillfully; dexterously

Synonyms & similar words

dextrously dexterously skillfully adeptly expertly cleverly nimbly quickly agilely handily easily gracefully smoothly effortlessly fluently precisely fleetly sharply swiftly neatly competently

Example sentences

  1. She deftly caught the ball and threw it back.
  2. The chef deftly chopped the vegetables.
  3. He deftly solved the puzzle in no time.
  4. The dancer moved deftly across the stage.
  5. The gymnast deftly balanced on the beam.

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  • Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it. - Henry David Thoreau
  • Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you. - Walt Whitman
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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