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- [dek-struh s, -ster-uh s]
- /ˈdɛk strəs, -stər əs/
- /dekˈster.ə.ti/
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- [dek-struh s, -ster-uh s]
- /ˈdɛk strəs, -stər əs/
Definitions of dexterously word
- adjective dexterously skillful or adroit in the use of the hands or body. 1
- adjective dexterously having mental adroitness or skill; clever. 1
- adjective dexterously done with skill or adroitness. 1
- adjective dexterously right-handed. 1
- noun dexterously In a dexterous manner; skillfully; with precision; carefully. 1
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Origin of dexterously
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin dexter right-hand, skillful + -ous
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Parts of speech for Dexterously
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dexterously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dexterously
adv dexterously
- regularly — at regular times or intervals.
- handily — skillfully; dexterously; expertly: to manage a boat handily.
- smoothly — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
- freely — in a free manner.
- well — in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
adverb dexterously
- lithely — bending readily; pliant; limber; supple; flexible: the lithe body of a ballerina.
- charmingly — In a charming manner.
- quick-witted — having a nimble, alert mind.
- cleverly — mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able.
- sharply — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
Antonyms for dexterously
adv dexterously
- difficultly — not easily or readily done; requiring much labor, skill, or planning to be performed successfully; hard: a difficult job.
- insufficiently — not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required: an insufficient answer.
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- dubitable — open to doubt; doubtful; uncertain.
- awkwardly — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
adverb dexterously
- ineptly — without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit: He is inept at mechanical tasks. She is inept at dealing with people.
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