deftly
adverb/ˈdɛftli/
Frequency rank: #14,993 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that is skillful, quick, and clever
Example sentence
She deftly arranged the flowers into a beautiful bouquet.
Synonyms & related words
- skillfully
- expertly
- nimbly
- adroitly
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