deftly

[US]/'deftli/
[UK]/ˈd ɛftlɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. skillfully; expertly; with agility.

Example Sentences

deftly fished the corn out of the boiling water.

he deftly one-upped the interrogator.

He deftly folded the typed sheets and replaced them in the envelope.

Lews Therin Telamon wandered the palace, deftly keeping his balance when the earth heaved.

She deftly maneuvered through the crowded room.

He deftly solved the difficult puzzle.

The chef deftly chopped the vegetables.

The artist deftly captured the essence of the scene.

She deftly avoided the obstacles in her path.

He deftly balanced work and family life.

The gymnast deftly performed a series of flips.

The magician deftly pulled a rabbit out of his hat.

She deftly navigated the complex legal system.

The pianist deftly played a beautiful melody.

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