dextrous (Meaning)
dextrous (s)
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
dextrous (n.)
Alt. of Dextrousness
Synonyms & Antonyms of dextrous
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- rough-hewn
- gawky
- wooden
- unhandy
- handless
- awkward
- ungainly
- handless
- stilted
- ungainly
- uncoordinated
- wooden
- gauche
- klutzy
- klutzy
- uncomfortable
- uncoordinated
- gawky
- awkward
- gauche
- stiff
- rough-hewn
- graceless
- stiff
- clumsy
- heavy-handed
- uneasy
- heavy-handed
- uneasy
- fumbling
- fumbling
- uncomfortable
- graceless
- unhandy
- clumsy
- stilted
- ungraceful
- ungraceful
Synonyms:
- spry
- flexible
- masterly
- coordinated
- competent
- qualified
- lithesome
- lissome
- double-jointed
- lissom
- lithe
- sure-handed
- loose-jointed
- habile
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
dextrous Sentence Examples
- The dextrous movements of the juggler captivated the audience as they effortlessly tossed multiple objects in the air.
- A skilled surgeon requires dextrous hands to perform delicate procedures with precision.
- The pianist's dextrous fingers danced across the keys, producing beautiful melodies.
- A dextrous mechanic can swiftly navigate through intricate engine components to diagnose and repair issues.
- In the art of calligraphy, dextrous strokes are essential to create elegant and flowing script.
- Athletes rely on dextrous footwork to maneuver through obstacles and opponents on the field.
- A dextrous chef can effortlessly chop, slice, and dice ingredients with finesse and speed.
- The tailor's dextrous handling of the fabric resulted in perfectly tailored garments.
- Dextrous craftsmen meticulously carve intricate designs into wood, stone, or metal.
- Engineers design robotic arms with dextrous capabilities to perform tasks with human-like precision and agility.
FAQs About the word dextrous
skillful in physical movements; especially of the handsAlt. of Dextrousness
skillful, cunning, deft, skilled, agile, clever,handy, proficient, adept, masterful
rough-hewn, gawky, wooden, unhandy, handless, awkward, ungainly, handless, stilted, ungainly
The dextrous movements of the juggler captivated the audience as they effortlessly tossed multiple objects in the air.
A skilled surgeon requires dextrous hands to perform delicate procedures with precision.
The pianist's dextrous fingers danced across the keys, producing beautiful melodies.
A dextrous mechanic can swiftly navigate through intricate engine components to diagnose and repair issues.
