Definition of Dexterous

1. Adjective. Skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands. "Dexterous of hand and inventive of mind"

Exact synonyms: Deft, Dextrous
Similar to: Adroit
Derivative terms: Deftness, Dexterity

Definition of Dexterous

1. a. Ready and expert in the use of the body and limbs; skillful and active with the hands; handy; ready; as, a dexterous hand; a dexterous workman.

Definition of Dexterous

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dexterous

dexbrompheniramine maleate
dexchlorpheniramine maleate
Dexedrine
dexes
dexetimide
dexie
dexies
dexiocardia
Dexone
dexpanthenol
dexter
dexter
dexterities
dexterity
dexterity
dexterous (current term)
dexterously
dexterousness
dexterousnesses
dexters
dextrad
dextral
dextral
dextrality
dextrality
dextrally
dextran
dextran
dextranase
dextranase

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