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

But its ability to tolerate discomfort is its strength, particularly through its most original figure—Dahl’s friend and publisher Tom Maschler, deftly portrayed by Elliot Levey.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
The Dodgers responded in the top of the 11th with a great defensive play from a pitcher of their own, as Edgardo Henriquez deftly snagged a comebacker and began an inning-ending 1-6-3 double play.

— Kyle Glaser, Oc Register, 7 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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After an initial flurry, Yanez expertly countered, dropping the former champion with precise right hands.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
The wood frame is expertly crafted, handpainted, and kiln-dried to prevent splitting, cracking, or developing mildew.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2026

Definition of expertly

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Those tools are intended to help maintainers review inspection findings more efficiently and make faster maintenance decisions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Rather than focusing solely on executing work more efficiently, intelligent enterprises generate value through decision intelligence, recommendations and adaptive automation that continuously improve outcomes across the organization.

— Motaz Agamawi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of efficiently

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

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
To Jordan Flowers, the executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, the film ably dramatizes what his organization has been trying to tell the general public ever since those modern whistleblowers started coming forward ten years ago.

— Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 19 June 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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