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deftly

adverb

In a deft manner

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
D
Ends with
Y
Contains
EF
Scrabble score
13

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈdɛftli

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Meaning

Definitions

adverb

  1. In a deft manner

    “Lois deftly removed her scarf”

adverb

  1. With dexterity; in a dexterous manner

    “Dextrously he untied the knots”

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Example Sentences

Lois deftly removed her scarf
Dextrously he untied the knots

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