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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

awkwardly, clumsily, crudely

Antonyms of deftly

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

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