deft (A2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /dɛft/
Definition
deft means quick and neat in action; skillful. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
He assembled it in one fluid, deft motion.
The writer described the response as deft.
A deft tone can change the mood of a conversation.
How to Use deft
- deft + noun (collocation)
- Use deft before a noun to describe that quality. — "The writer described a deft reaction."
- become deft (collocation)
- Use after become, seem, or be for a state or quality. — "The discussion became deft near the end."
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