deft

Meanings

• adjective

  Skillful and agile, especially in executing delicate or complex tasks.

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Pronunciation

1. /dɛft/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deft
eft , left , loft

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Homophones

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1. deaft (obsolete) : Dear or mute
   

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Variants

List of all variants of deft that leads to same result
deft , defter , deftest , deftly , deftness , deftnesses

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Forms

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deftly, defter, deftest, deftness

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'clever' or 'skilled' in Old English. The word 'deft' comes from the Old English word 'deofan,' which means 'skilful' or 'clever.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'deft' is often used to describe the ability of animals, such as cats, to land on their feet.

2. In the world of magic, a 'deft' move is a sleight of hand trick.

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Related Concepts

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1. agility: The ability to move quickly and easily.

2. skill: The ability to perform an activity with competence or proficiency.

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Culture

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In literature, 'deft' is often used to describe characters who are skillful or agile in their actions. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby,' the character Nick Carraway describes Tom Buchanan as 'deftly' handling a difficult situation. In art, 'deft' might refer to an artist's ability to create intricate and detailed works.

How to Memorize "deft"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone performing a delicate and complex task with ease and grace.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deft' with the image of a skilled acrobat or a master craftsman.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'deft' as 'Delicately Executed Fine Tasks'.

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