CEFR B1

dexterous

adjective

Meaning

Showing or having skill and cleverness, especially with your hands.

Examples

She is very dexterous with a needle and thread.
He performed a dexterous maneuver to avoid the obstacle.

Synonyms: skillful, adroit, deft, expert

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dexterous (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛkstərəs/

Definition

Showing or having skill and cleverness, especially with your hands.

Examples

She is very dexterous with a needle and thread.
He performed a dexterous maneuver to avoid the obstacle.
The pianist's dexterous fingers flew across the keyboard.

How to Use dexterous

dexterous with (prepositional phrase): Showing skill in using something or performing a task. — "He is very dexterous with tools."

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