dexterous (Meaning)
dexterous (s)
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
dexterous (a.)
Ready and expert in the use of the body and limbs; skillful and active with the hands; handy; ready; as, a dexterous hand; a dexterous workman.
Skillful in contrivance; quick at inventing expedients; expert; as, a dexterous manager.
Done with dexterity; skillful; artful; as, dexterous management.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dexterous
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- ungainly
- awkward
- clumsy
- stiff
- gawky
- wooden
- clumsy
- graceless
- handless
- rough-hewn
- graceless
- stilted
- gawky
- uneasy
- rough-hewn
- gauche
- wooden
- unhandy
- stilted
- heavy-handed
- uneasy
- gauche
- uncomfortable
- uncoordinated
- heavy-handed
- uncoordinated
- uncomfortable
- klutzy
- stiff
- handless
- fumbling
- unhandy
- ungainly
- awkward
- fumbling
- klutzy
- ungraceful
- ungraceful
Synonyms:
- sure-handed
- coordinated
- flexible
- habile
- loose-jointed
- double-jointed
- qualified
- masterly
- lithe
- competent
- spry
- lithesome
- lissome
- lissom
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
dexterous Sentence Examples
- The watchmaker's dexterous fingers swiftly repaired the intricate mechanism.
- She proved to be dexterous with the needle, sewing elaborate patterns onto the fabric.
- The juggler amazed the audience with his dexterous handling of the flaming batons.
- The surgeon's dexterous hands worked deftly to stitch up the wound.
- The pianist's dexterous touch produced a beautiful melody that resonated throughout the concert hall.
- The locksmith's dexterous manipulation of the lock allowed him to open it in seconds.
- The chef's dexterous knife skills were evident as he expertly diced the vegetables.
- The tailor's dexterous craftsmanship ensured that each garment was tailored to perfection.
- The acrobat's dexterous movements were graceful and precise as she performed on the high wire.
- His dexterous handling of the situation helped him navigate through the complex negotiation process.
FAQs About the word dexterous
skillful in physical movements; especially of the handsReady and expert in the use of the body and limbs; skillful and active with the hands; handy; ready; as,
handy, skilled, skillful, cunning, agile, deft, clever, masterful,expert, limber
ungainly, awkward, clumsy, stiff, gawky, wooden,clumsy, graceless, handless, rough-hewn
The watchmaker's dexterous fingers swiftly repaired the intricate mechanism.
She proved to be dexterous with the needle, sewing elaborate patterns onto the fabric.
The juggler amazed the audience with his dexterous handling of the flaming batons.
The surgeon's dexterous hands worked deftly to stitch up the wound.
