dextrous (Meaning)
dextrous (s)
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
dextrous (n.)
Alt. of Dextrousness
Synonyms & Antonyms of dextrous
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- gawky
- fumbling
- graceless
- klutzy
- ungainly
- uncoordinated
- uncomfortable
- rough-hewn
- clumsy
- heavy-handed
- uneasy
- wooden
- unhandy
- stiff
- graceless
- uneasy
- fumbling
- uncomfortable
- awkward
- ungraceful
- clumsy
- uncoordinated
- gawky
- rough-hewn
- handless
- stilted
- heavy-handed
- stiff
- unhandy
- ungraceful
- handless
- gauche
- wooden
- klutzy
- ungainly
- stilted
- gauche
- awkward
Synonyms:
- competent
- lithesome
- masterly
- sure-handed
- flexible
- lissom
- spry
- qualified
- habile
- loose-jointed
- lissome
- double-jointed
- coordinated
- lithe
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
handy, deft, skilled, skillful, clever, agile, cunning, masterful, limber, nimble
gawky, fumbling, graceless, klutzy, ungainly, uncoordinated, uncomfortable, rough-hewn, clumsy, heavy-handed
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.
