dexterous

Describes someone who is skillful and quick in using their hands or mind.

ruОписывает человека, который умело и быстро использует свои руки или ум.esDescribe a una persona que usa las manos o la mente con habilidad y rapidez.frDécrit une personne qui utilise ses mains ou son esprit avec habileté et rapidité, avec adresse et précision.deBezeichnet eine Person, die ihre Hände oder ihren Verstand geschickt und schnell einsetzt.ptDescreve uma pessoa que usa as mãos ou a mente com habilidade e rapidez; também pode indicar alguém hábil e engenhoso.zh形容人手巧、动作熟练敏捷，能灵巧迅速地用手或头脑完成事情。arيصف شخصًا ماهرًا وسريعًا في استخدام يديه أو عقله، ويُظهر براعة وخفة في الأداء.

1. Skillful with hands B2 formal

   Having or showing skill in using one's hands or body.

   • The surgeon was dexterous with a scalpel.
   • She is a dexterous pianist, playing complex pieces with ease.
   • He is dexterous enough to repair the delicate watch mechanism.

   ruЛовкийesHábil con las manosfrAdroit de ses mainsdeGeschicktptHabilidosozh灵巧arبارع في استخدام اليدين

   Synonyms: adroitagiledefthandynimblenimble-fingeredskillful

   Antonyms: awkwardclumsygracelessineptmaladroitungainly

2. Mentally agile C1 formal

   Showing skill and cleverness in thinking or handling situations.

   • The negotiator was dexterous in handling the tense situation.
   • She is a dexterous problem solver, finding solutions quickly.
   • His dexterous mind allowed him to navigate the complex legal case.

   ruЛовкий умомesÁgil mentalmentefrAdroit mentalementdeGeistig gewandtptMentalmente ágilzh机智灵活arبارع الذهن

   Synonyms: adroitastutecleveringeniousquick-wittedsharp

   Antonyms: awkwardbunglingclumsyineptmaladroit

• more dexterous comparative form
• most dexterous superlative form