dexterously

• Adverbe signifiant « avec adresse ou habileté, surtout en utilisant les mains ». Décrit l'exécution d'une action de manière agile, compétente ou physiquement coordonnée.

An adverb meaning 'with skill or adroitness, especially using the hands.' It describes performing an action in a nimble, clever, or physically coordinated manner.

1. Skillfully with handsC1formal

   In a way that shows skill and ease in using the hands.

   Adroitement avec les mains

   • The surgeon dexterously performed the delicate operation.
   • She dexterously tied the knot with one hand.
   • He dexterously manipulated the small parts of the watch.

   Synonymesadroitlydeftlynimblyskillfully

   Antonymesawkwardlyclumsilygracelesslyineptly

2. Mentally agileC1formal

   In a clever, quick, and skillful way, especially in handling situations.

   avec habileté mentale

   • The negotiator dexterously handled the tense conversation.
   • She dexterously avoided answering the difficult question.
   • He dexterously managed to keep both parties satisfied.

   Synonymesadroitlyastutelycleverlyingeniouslyresourcefullyshrewdly

   Antonymesawkwardlyclumsilyineptly