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The word deft means clever or skillful, and it often describes people's hands and movements.
"Deft" comes from Old English and originally meant "gentle." Probably because gentle hands are also careful and skillful, "deft" grew to mean "skillful."
Part of speech:
The word "deft" is formal, positive, and semi-common. It helps you sound factual and respectful.
"Veteran sketch artists have never seen a trial like Trump's. It is only through their deft hands and keen eyes that the world gets a peek into the courtroom."
Explain the meaning of "deft" without saying "done with confidence" or "done with finesse."
Fill in the blanks: "(Some kind of animals or people, like athletes, dancers, or politicians) deftly maneuver as they (do something)."
Try to spend 20 seconds or more on the game below. Don’t skip straight to the review—first, let your working memory empty out.
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The opposite of DEFT is
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