niftily

In clever fashion

Niftily is the adverb form of nifty, describing something done in a clever, stylish, or impressively skillful way: She niftily sidestepped the question.

It suggests quickness and elegance combined: He niftily maneuvered through traffic.

skillfully

deftly

With nimble precision

proficiently · masterfully · artfully · handily · capably · competently · adeptly · precisely · slickly · smoothly

cleverly

ingeniously

With inventive skill

wittily · resourcefully · smartly · keenly · craftily · inventively · creatively · brilliantly · imaginatively · savvily

stylishly

elegantly

With tasteful grace

sharply · chicly · snazzily · coolly · trendily · classily · suavely

agilely

nimbly

With light quickness

fluidly · lightly · supplely · athletically · acrobatically · sprightly · flexibly · easily · effortlessly

quickly

swiftly

At great speed

expeditiously · rapidly · snappily · zippily · efficiently · fleetly · hastily · readily · instantly · immediately

Opposites
skill and dexterity

niftilyclumsily

In an uncoordinated manner

awkwardly · ungainly · ineptly · gracelessly · maladroitly

effectiveness and cleverness

niftilyuselessly

Without achieving anything

ineffectively · pointlessly · inefficiently · laboriously · tediously

Family

niftiest, niftier, niftiness

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G