About The Word Deftly
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Deftly
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What's The Definition Of Deftly?
[adv] in a deft manner; "Lois deftly removed her scarf"
[adv] with dexterity; in a dexterous manner; "dextrously he untied the knots" Synonyms | Synonyms for Deftly: dexterously | dextrously Related Terms | Find terms related to Deftly: ably | adeptly | adroitly | agilely | aptly | artfully | artistically | brilliantly | capably | cleverly | competently | cunningly | dexterously | dextrously | efficiently | excellently | expertly | featly | handily | ingeniously | masterfully | neatly | nimbly | proficiently | resourcefully | skillfully | spryly | superbly | well | with consummate skill | with finesse | with genius | with skill See Also | Deftly In Webster's Dictionary \Deft"ly\, adv. [Cf. {Defly}.]
Aptly; fitly; dexterously; neatly. ``Deftly dancing.''
--Drayton.
Thyself and office deftly show. --Shak.
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