Meaning & use
Dexterous
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Skillful in the use of the hands, or generally clever and skillful in physical or mental activity.
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The surgeon's dexterous hands made the delicate operation look effortless.
She gave a dexterous response to the reporter's tricky question.
A note on using this word
Also spelled 'dextrous'; both forms are acceptable, though 'dexterous' is more common in American English.
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