DEFTNESS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

deftness

noun

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as in agility

ease and grace in physical activity the effortless deftness with which he plays the piano

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as in skill

subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something with deftness and aplomb she managed to keep the bickering relatives apart for the duration of the reception

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Recent Examples of deftness This sky-high figure indicates the display's deftness at producing deep blacks alongside bright whites, resulting in improved image quality in both light and dark scenes. —

Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026 The deftness required to nail the relentless 16th-note melodies grows more transparent when unadorned. —

Aly Eleanor, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026 Harbaugh balances building confidence and holding players accountable with the deftness of a violin virtuoso. —

Daniel Popper, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026

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Noun

Most people don’t pay much attention to their agility or the benefits this capacity offers.

— Big Think, Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
By tightening the circular error probable and introducing uncertainty in the final trajectory, Kheibar Shekan tests Israel’s missile defense agility.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026