deftly
deftly
adverbDefinition of DEFTLY
in a skillful or expert manner <the company spokesperson deftly sidestepped the investigative reporter's questions>
Synonyms ably, adeptly, adroitly, artfully, capably, competently, consummately, deftly, expertly, masterfully, masterly, proficiently, skillfully
Related Words aptly, fluently; cleanly, cleverly, dexterously, neatly, nimbly; easily, facilely, handily
Antonyms amateurishly, artlessly, incapably, incompetently, inefficiently, ineptly, inexpertly, poorly, unskillfully
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