dexterously

adverb

Definition of dexterouslynext
as in skillfully

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Recent Examples of dexterously Yet Göring dominates the movie thanks to Russell Crowe’s performance, somehow both indulgently big and dexterously subtle. — Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dexterously
  1. skillfully
  2. deftly
  3. adroitly
  4. expertly
  5. efficiently
  6. ably
  7. masterfully
  8. competently
Adverb
  • My servers, Simon Yun and Michael Richards, skillfully handled busy dining rooms from the first seating on a Friday evening to the last seating on a Tuesday night.
    — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • At this unassuming spot in Jardim Botânico, Sudbrack skillfully uses a traditional clay oven to draw remarkable flavors from the simplest of seasonal, fresh, and local ingredients.
    — Mikael Castro, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of skillfully
Adverb
  • That concision is evident in an almost brutally economical edit and in sharp, precise writing which provides narrative elements and deftly sketches character before moving busily on.
    — Caspar Salmon, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Aristide deftly brings her parallel storylines ever-closer until lives converge in the satisfying finale.
    — Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of deftly
Adverb
  • Rams architects Les Snead and Sean McVay can still adroitly motivate a player without pressing too hard.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
  • Shrines, Puzzles, and a Sprawling World The Adventures of Elliot adroitly fuses sharp combat with intricate puzzle-solving, further cementing the Zelda feel.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 18 May 2026
Definition of adroitly
Adverb
  • In the clip, Lee expertly beats on a bongo while Limbani responds with eager rhythmic dancing.
    — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Those figures come from a report issued in June 2025 by the Los Angeles County grand jury (and expertly parsed by filmmaker Nick Andert on YouTube).
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of expertly
Adverb
  • The facility houses machine shops, fabrication shops, a sewing team, a paint shop, and all kinds of skilled professionals who keep Disneyland beautiful and running efficiently.
    — Carole Horst, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Grade, deposit size, continuity, depth, and metallurgical characteristics all affect whether ore can be processed efficiently.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of efficiently
Adverb
  • Cusick and Kretschmann offer complementary chords of variable petulance and insecurity, as newcomer Cuoso ably negotiates her character’s shifting ambiguities.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • The kitchen is ably led by former River Café head chef Danny Bohan, whose menu draws on French and Italian culinary traditions with highlights like Dorset crab with tomatoes and aioli and sea bass carpaccio.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of ably
Adverb
  • Yet Parton masterfully stayed out of every fight in the culture wars, preaching love, philanthropy, mentorship and tolerance until her dying breath.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Every spoonful is masterfully balanced, slicking your lips with moreish flavor.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of masterfully
Adverb
  • While there are lots of things most people can competently do on their own, filing for bankruptcy is not one of them.
    — Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Final Thoughts The Beatbot Sora 70 can competently clean your pool's floor, walls, platforms, and surface.
    — John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of competently

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“Dexterously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterously. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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