adjective, deft·er, deft·est.
dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever: deft hands; a deft mechanic.
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| —adj | |
| quick and neat in movement; nimble; dexterous | |
| [C13 (in the sense: gentle): see | |
| 'deftly | |
| —adv | |
| 'deftness | |
| —n | |
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Deft
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Word Origin & History
deft
O.E. gedæfte "mild, gentle," differentiated in M.E. into daft (q.v.) and this word, via sense of "apt, skillful, adept."
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Example sentences
But as long as the deft bird-catcher has other choices, he is probably clever enough to limit the violence.
Making a sharp argument requires substantial planning and deft thinking.
His opening press conference is a deft, smooth performance.
Her eye discerns beauty, her deft fingers create it, and to her the home is indebted for its artistic power to educate.
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