dextrous

• Adjectif signifiant habile et rapide dans ses mouvements, en particulier avec les mains. Peut aussi désigner une personne ingénieuse ou adroite mentalement.

An older spelling of 'dexterous', meaning skillful and quick in movement, especially with the hands.

1. Skillful with handsB2formal

   Showing skill and ease in using the hands or body.

   Adroit

   • The surgeon is extremely dextrous with a scalpel.
   • She is a dextrous pianist, playing complex pieces effortlessly.
   • He is dextrous enough to fix the tiny watch mechanism.

   Synonymesableadroitagiledeftdexteroushandynimbleskillful

   Antonymesawkwardclumsyineptmaladroitunskilled

2. Mentally agileC1formal

   Having or showing skill in thinking or dealing with situations.

   having or showing mental agility

   • The negotiator was dextrous in handling the difficult conversation.
   • She is a dextrous problem-solver, finding creative solutions.
   • His dextrous mind quickly grasped the complex theory.

   Synonymesadroitastuteclevernimblequick-wittedsharpskillful

   Antonymesawkwardclumsygaucheineptmaladroit