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Meaning of deft
having a natural ability to do something that needs skill
Etymology of deft
The word "deft" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, derived from the word "daeft" or "deft", which meant "strong, powerful, skilled, or clever"
Historically, the term was used to describe someone who was skilled or adept at a particular task or activity, often requiring manual dexterity or cleverness
Synonyms
adept
skilled
proficient
expert
dexterous
agile
nimble
quick
prompt
ready
facile
handy
clever
ingenious
resourceful
talented
gifted
able
competent
capable
adroit
deft
slick
smooth
facile
artful
cunning
sly
ingenious
sharp
quick-witted
inventive
imaginative
creative
ingenious
clever
brilliant
exceptional
outstanding
remarkable
impressive
masterful
virtuosic
masterly
skilled
proficient
accomplished
polished
refined
sophisticated
elegant
graceful
precise
exact
meticulous
thorough
detailed
methodical
systematic
organized
efficient
effective
competent
capable
able
adept
experienced
seasoned
veteran
skilled
trained
qualified
certified
licensed
authorized
proficient
expert
master
virtuoso
Definitions
- Having a natural ability to do something that needs skill
- * Skillful or clever with one's hands
Usage Examples
- She was a deft pianist, able to play complex pieces with ease
- * He was a deft cook, able to prepare a wide range of dishes with skill and precision
- * The deft fingers of the surgeon moved quickly and precisely as she performed the operation
Antonyms
clumsy
awkward
inept
unskilled
incompetent
incapable
unable
untrained
inexperienced
amateurish
uncoordinated
maladroit
hapless
luckless
unfortunate
unhappy
unlucky
inapt
ineffectual
inefficient
ineffective
unproductive
unprofitable
useless
worthless
clumsy
awkward
gangling
gawky
lumbering
stumbling
fumbling
bumbling
blundering
botching
muddling
muffing