Deft (Adjective)
Meaning
Skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands; "a deft waiter"; "deft fingers massaged her face"; "dexterous of hand and inventive of mind".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The chef's deft hands moved quickly as he chopped the vegetables into uniform pieces.
- The pianist's deft fingers danced across the keys, filling the room with beautiful music.
- The nurse's deft touch helped calm the nervous patient, easing their fears and anxieties.
- With deft strokes, the artist brought the painting to life, her brushwork effortless and precise.
- The acrobat's deft movements made the difficult routine look easy, as if gravity held no sway.