DEXTEROUSLY

dexterously, dextrously, deftly

(adverb) with dexterity; in a dexterous manner; “dextrously he untied the knots”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

dexterously (comparative more dexterously, superlative most dexterously)

In a dexterous manner; skillfully; with precision.

Source: Wiktionary


Dex"ter*ous*ly, adv.

Definition: In a dexterous manner; skillfully.

DEXTEROUS

Dex"ter*ous, a. Etym: [L. dexter. See Dexter.] [Written also dextrous.]

1. Ready and expert in the use of the body and limbs; skillful and active with the hands; handy; ready; as, a dexterous hand; a dexterous workman.

2. Skillful in contrivance; quick at inventing expedients; expert; as, a dexterous manager. Dexterous the craving, fawning crowd to quit. Pope.

3. Done with dexterity; skillful; artful; as, dexterous management. "Dexterous sleights of hand." Trench.

Syn.

– Adroit; active; expert; skillful; clever; able; ready; apt; handy; versed.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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28 November 2024

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(noun) the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)


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