dexterous — showing or having skill, especially with the hands
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing or having skill, especially with the hands
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdekstərəs/
Example Sentences
- The magician's dexterous fingers made the coin disappear so smoothly that even the cameras couldn't catch it.
- She was so dexterous with chopsticks that she could pick up a single grain of rice.
- The pianist's dexterous performance left the audience in complete awe.
dexterous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdekstərəs/]
showing or having skill, especially with the hands
The watchmaker's dexterous fingers assemble the tiny gears without a single slip.
The ambidextrous performer shows dexterous fire mastery!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'dexter' meaning 'right' (as in the right hand, traditionally associated with skill and competence) combined with the suffix '-ous' meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by'.
Breakdown
dexter (right, skillful) + -ous (full of, characterized by) = dexterous (full of skill, especially manual skill)
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📝Examples
“The magician's dexterous fingers made the coin disappear so smoothly that even the cameras couldn't catch it.”
“She was so dexterous with chopsticks that she could pick up a single grain of rice.”
“The pianist's dexterous performance left the audience in complete awe.”
“His dexterous use of social media helped him build a successful business.”
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