defter
More skillfully quick
Defter is the comparative form of deft, meaning more skillful or nimble.
Someone with defter fingers handles delicate work more easily.
A defter touch shows greater finesse: Her defter handling of the negotiations brought both sides together.
Quick and light-moving
- adeptHighly capable, well-versed
- dexterousPhysically skilled, agile
- agileLimber and quick-moving
- quickMoving with speed
light-footed · fleet · spry · lithe · supple · graceful · fluid · lissome
Cleverly deceptive
- wilySkilled at deception
- slyCleverly deceptive
- artfulCleverly deceptive
- shrewdPractically clever, perceptive
cunning · scheming · guileful · foxy · calculating · devious · subtle · tricky
Highly capable, well-versed
- proficientHaving practiced ability
- expertHighly skilled practitioner
- masterfulHighly skilled and authoritative
- accomplishedHighly skilled, expert
talented · capable · competent · practiced · polished · skilled · savvy · sophisticated
nimble
Quick and light-moving
quick · light-footed · fleet · spry · lithe · supple · graceful · fluid · lissome · limber
crafty
Cleverly deceptive
shrewd · cunning · scheming · guileful · foxy · calculating · devious · subtle · tricky · slick
adept
Highly capable, well-versed
- proficientHaving practiced ability
- expertHighly skilled practitioner
- masterfulHighly skilled and authoritative
accomplished · talented · capable · competent · practiced · polished · skilled · savvy · sophisticated · seasoned