definition:
• skillful or adroit in the use
of the hands or body
• having mental adroitness or skill; clever
• done with skill or adroitness
related form:
adjective—
dexterous
synonyms:
proficiency
adroitness
expertise
ingenuity
readiness
artistry
facility
pronunciation:
dek
ster i tee
pronunciation:
dek struh s
-ordek ster uh s
The waiter displayed dexterity when he
balanced the heavy dishes on the tray.
Manual dexterity
becomes difficult
as one ages.
It takes incredible
dexterity to shoot
a bow accurately.
A surgeon
must be
dexterous
in order to
operate
successfully.
The dexterous basketball player confused his
opponent with his adroit moves.
Dexterous yet foolhardy, the man
balanced precariously on the rope.