Synonyms of deftly

deftly

adverb

as in masterfully

in a skillful or expert manner

the company spokesperson deftly sidestepped the investigative reporter's questions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• masterfully
• skillfully
• well
• artfully
• neatly
• adroitly
• expertly
• capably
• ably
• competently
• proficiently
• easily
• adeptly
• masterly
• consummately
• aptly
• cleverly
• dexterously
• fluently
• facilely
• cleanly
• nimbly
• handily

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• poorly
• ineptly
• inexpertly
• inefficiently
• unskillfully
• incompetently
• amateurishly
• artlessly
• clumsily
• inaptly
• crudely
• awkwardly
• incapably

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deftly

That fear came to a head when Crowley had her captured and her dad had to come find her after deftly escaping prison. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

But despite multiple shots by Spain, Argentina deftly defended its goal—forcing the match to go into extra time. — Michael Schneider For Variety, Robb Report, 22 July 2026

But Nickel had a solid spring, flashing a strong arm, decent accuracy and an ability to throw deftly on the run. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

But despite multiple shots by Spain, Argentina deftly defended its goal — forcing the match to go into extra time. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 July 2026

Thirty minutes by train from Kyoto, the hotel deftly balances preservation with utilization for an experience that doesn’t hide the past but draws on its lessons. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Known for being a more passive baseliner, the big-swinging and massive-serving German is now deftly incorporating a tinge of aggressiveness that is blowing his opponents off the court. — Takashi Williams, New York Times, 12 July 2026

But its ability to tolerate discomfort is its strength, particularly through its most original figure—Dahl’s friend and publisher Tom Maschler, deftly portrayed by Elliot Levey. — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 July 2026

The Dodgers responded in the top of the 11th with a great defensive play from a pitcher of their own, as Edgardo Henriquez deftly snagged a comebacker and began an inning-ending 1-6-3 double play. — Kyle Glaser, Oc Register, 7 July 2026