Synonyms for dexterous
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Skillful with one's hands.
Related words
- Word family
- dexterously dexterousness dexter dexterity
- Is a kind of
- graceful
- Other spellings
- dextrous UK
Example sentences
- skilled He is already skilled in both math and literature.
- deft He tried to conceal his ineptitude in a not-so-deft sleight of hand.
- masterly The picture is done in a masterly style.
- adroit Kaya was rather adroit at managing conflicts between her employees.
By length
- 3 letters
- apt1
- 4 letters
- good1, able2, deft1
- 5 letters
- ready2, quick1, smart1, tight1, handy2, adept2
- 6 letters
- expert2, clever2, crafty2, shrewd1, artful2, facile2, adroit2
- 7 letters
- skilled1, cunning2, skilful
- 8 letters
- skillful2, masterly3
- 10 letters
- proficient3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (able2 = 2 syllables).