Dexterous Definition

dĕkstər-əs, -strəs
adjective
Having or showing skill in the use of the hands or body.
Webster's New World
Having or showing mental skill.
Webster's New World
Done with dexterity.
A dexterous maneuver.
American Heritage

Agile; flexible; able to move fluidly and gracefully.

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Origin of Dexterous

  • From Latin dexter skillful dexter

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin dexter (“right, ready”).

    From Wiktionary

Dexterous Sentence Examples

  • The dexterous Greeks humoured him to the top of his bent.

  • He was a ready and powerful debater, full of resource, and dexterous in controversy.

  • By this dexterous stroke he gained a new and wealthy kingdom, and completely re-established his fortunes.

  • By very dexterous military and diplomatic operations Vitellius succeeded completely.

  • Gemini's hands are particularly nimble and dexterous, so any profession that requires detailed product carvings would be a good fit.

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