DEXTEROUSLY Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

dexterously

adverb

Definition of dexterously

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

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Dolin skillfully weaves these accounts and other materials into a compelling narrative.

— Terry W. Hartle, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026
None wielded that weapon more skillfully than the victims and enemies of slavery.

— Brian DeLay, Mercury News, 4 July 2026

Definition of skillfully

Adverb

That fear came to a head when Crowley had her captured and her dad had to come find her after deftly escaping prison.

— Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
But despite multiple shots by Spain, Argentina deftly defended its goal—forcing the match to go into extra time.

— Michael Schneider for Variety, Robb Report, 22 July 2026

Definition of deftly

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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

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The resort expertly blends immersive art installations, a decadent spa with a Turkish hammam and superb restaurants, including its signature overwater Japanese restaurant, Saoke.

— Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
The Carnaby expertly mixes Ramsay’s reputation for Michelin star culinary excellence with a 1960s British Invasion rock n’ roll vibe that’s retro hip, energetic and just a bit irreverent.

— Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 July 2026

Definition of expertly

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This architecture allows robots to learn physical skills more efficiently while reducing the amount of task-specific data needed for deployment.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
Having Puntarenas as a central base allows productions to move efficiently between islands, mainland ports, and urban support facilities without the logistical complexity typically associated with island filming.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026

Definition of efficiently

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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
The former Liverpool winger then picked out Mostafa Ziko, who finished ably.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of ably

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While traditional tailoring and minimalist silhouettes dominated the red carpet, prospects masterfully personalized their looks.

— Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Son moved fast, especially up the left wing, and arced balls masterfully into the corners of the net.

— E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 24 June 2026

Definition of masterfully

Adverb

Unless operated competently such missiles may be worse than useless.

— David Hambling, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The real issue is whether AI is being implemented transparently, responsibly and accountably — and whether regulators themselves understand these systems well enough to govern them competently.

— Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026

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