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dexterously

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Synonyms & Antonyms of dexterously

as in deftly, skillfully

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for dexterously

ably,
adeptly,
adroitly,
competently,
deftly,
efficiently,
expertly,
masterfully,
proficiently,
skillfully

easily,
easy,
effortlessly,
facilely,
fluently,
freely,
handily,
hands down,
lightly,
painlessly,
readily,
smoothly,
well

instinctively,
intuitively,
naturally,
spontaneously

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for dexterously

arduously,
hardly,
laboriously,
strenuously

awkwardly,
clumsily,
gracelessly,
ham-handedly,
ineptly,
maladroitly,
unskillfully

meticulously,
painfully,
painstakingly,
thoroughly

assiduously,
diligently,
indefatigably,
industriously,
intensely,
intently,
mightily,
sedulously,
tirelessly

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