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dexterous

UK
/ˈdɛkstrəs/
US
/ˈdɛkstrəs/

Translations

dexterousadjective
more dexterous
Comp.
most dexterous
Super.
UK
/ˈdɛkstrəs/
US
/ˈdɛkstrəs/
adroitSe dit surtout d’une grande habileté manuelle ou corporelle.
The dexterous pianist played the complex piece flawlessly.
Le pianiste adroit a joué le morceau complexe sans la moindre faute.
habileS’emploie aussi au sens figuré pour une grande habileté intellectuelle ou tactique.
Her dexterous handling of the negotiations impressed everyone.
Son traitement habile des négociations a impressionné tout le monde.
Additional translations
dextreTerme soutenu employé en anatomie et en héraldique pour « du côté droit ». Usage rare.
Synonyms
handy
capable
deft
agile
proficient
nimble
skillful
adept
Antonyms
awkward
clumsy

Definitions

dexterousadjective
Skillful and adept with the hands or body.
The dexterous pianist played the complex piece flawlessly.
Mentally adroit and skillful; clever.
Her dexterous handling of the negotiations impressed everyone.
Situated on or relating to the right side (especially in heraldry or anatomy); right-hand.
In the coat of arms, the eagle is positioned on the dexterous side of the shield.
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