dextrously
In nimble fashion
Dextrously means with skill and ease, especially in physical movements requiring nimble hands or quick coordination: She dextrously threaded the needle while the car bounced along the road.
The word can extend to mental agility—dextrously handling a tricky conversation or navigating a complex argument.
Also spelled dexterously.
With practiced competence
- adeptlyIn a skilled manner
- proficientlyWith practiced skill
- expertlyWith high proficiency
- masterfullyWith exceptional proficiency
competently · capably · artfully · adroitly · handily · ably · accomplished · virtuosic
Quick and light-moving
- agileLimber and quick-moving
- litheSupple and graceful
- suppleFlexing without damage
- gracefulElegant in movement
quick · swift · fleet · light-footed · acrobatic · spry · flexible · limber
skillfully
With practiced competence
- adeptlyIn a skilled manner
- proficientlyWith practiced skill
- expertlyWith high proficiency
masterfully · competently · capably · artfully · adroitly · handily · ably · accomplished · virtuosic · practiced
nimble
Quick and light-moving
graceful · quick · swift · fleet · light-footed · acrobatic · spry · flexible · limber · fluid
fingers
Appendages of the hand
- handsGripping limbs' extremities
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- gripSecure manual hold
handling · craftsmanship · handiwork · sleight · touch · grasp · fingertip · twirl · weave · knot
precise
Exactly correct, no error
- accurateConforming to fact
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
careful · exacting · fine · controlled · exact · measured · surgical · steady · intricate · detailed
dextrouslyclumsily
In an uncoordinated manner
awkwardly · ineptly · ham-fistedly · maladroitly · gracelessly
dextrouslyineptly
Lacking competence or grace
incompetently · bunglingly · clumsily · maladroitly · ham-fistedly