dexterous

/ˈdɛkstɹəs/

adjective

Skillful with one's hands.

Examples :

"The surgeon was very dexterous, quickly and precisely sewing up the patient's wound. "

adjective

Skillful in some specific thing.

Examples :

"The surgeon was very dexterous at performing delicate eye surgeries. "

ability quality

adjective

Agile; flexible; able to move fluidly and gracefully.

Examples :

"The surgeon's dexterous hands moved quickly and precisely during the operation. "

ability quality human body

adjective

Skilled at argumentation; mentally skillful.

Examples :

"My lawyer was a very dexterous negotiator, managing to get me a much better settlement than I expected. "

ability mind character person

Meanings

Examples :

"The surgeon was very dexterous, quickly and precisely sewing up the patient's wound. "

Examples :

"The surgeon was very dexterous at performing delicate eye surgeries. "

Examples :

"The surgeon's dexterous hands moved quickly and precisely during the operation. "

Examples :

"My lawyer was a very dexterous negotiator, managing to get me a much better settlement than I expected. "

Related Words

skillful adjective

Possessing skill.

surgeries noun

A procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body.

delicate noun

A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.

negotiator noun

One who negotiates.

precisely adverb

(manner) In a precise manner; exactly.

argumentation noun

Inference based on reasoning from given propositions.

flexible noun

Something that is flexible.

specific noun

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

performing verb

To do something; to execute.

operation noun

The method by which a device performs its function.

gracefully adverb

In a graceful manner.

settlement noun

The act of settling.