Word Games Pro Dictionary

dexterous

adjective

skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
D
Ends with
S
Contains
EX
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈdɛkstɹəs

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

No pronunciation audio available.

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

    “a deft waiter”

In context

Example Sentences

a deft waiter
deft fingers massaged her face
dexterous of hand and inventive of mind

Similar words

Synonyms

Scroll to Top