deftly
The word “deftly” has 2 syllables: deft-ly
It's pronounced as /ˈdɛft.li/
What is synonym and antonym for deftly?
In the thesaurus, “deftly” has 23 synonyms and 13 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for deftly along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for deftly
- ably
- adeptly
- adroitly
- aptly
- artfully
- capably
- cleanly
- cleverly
- competently
- consummately
- dexterously
- easily
- expertly
- facilely
- fluently
- handily
- masterfully
- masterly
- neatly
- nimbly
- proficiently
- skillfully
- well
Antonyms for deftly
- amateurishly
- artlessly
- awkwardly
- clumsily
- crudely
- inaptly
- incapably
- incompetently
- inefficiently
- ineptly
- inexpertly
- poorly
- unskillfully
Meanings of deftly
- adverb
- In a deft manner; quickly and neatly in action.
Example Sentences
- She deftly navigated through the crowded market.
- The magician deftly performed the trick without anyone noticing.
- He deftly repaired the broken chair in a few minutes.
- The pianist deftly played the complex piece with ease.
- She deftly avoided the questions she didn’t want to answer.
On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deftly, such as: ably, adeptly, adroitly, amateurishly, aptly, artfully, artlessly.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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