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/
Korean meaning: 손재주가 뛰어난, 능숙한
Korean pronunciation: **덱**스터러스
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
A dexterous chef simultaneously flips and chops with perfect coordination
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The ambidextrous performer shows dexterous fire mastery!
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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'.
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“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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