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deftly

adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of deftly

in a skillful or expert manner

  • the company spokesperson deftly sidestepped the investigative reporter's questions
Synonyms of deftly

ably, adeptly, adroitly, artfully, capably, competently, consummately, expertly, masterfully, masterly, proficiently, skillfully, well
Words Related to deftly

aptly, fluently

cleanly, cleverly, dexterously, neatly, nimbly

easily, facilely, handily
Near Antonyms of deftly

inaptly

awkwardly, clumsily, crudely
Antonyms of deftly

amateurishly, artlessly, incapably, incompetently, inefficiently, ineptly, inexpertly, poorly, unskillfully

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