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, well, expertly, masterfully, masterly, proficiently, skillfullyRelated Words aptly, fluently; cleanly, cleverly, dexterously, neatly, nimbly; easily, facilely, handilyNear Antonyms inaptly; awkwardly, clumsily, crudelyAntonyms amateurishly, artlessly, incapably, incompetently, inefficiently, ineptly, inexpertly, poorly, unskillfully