deftly

Meanings

• adverb

  Performing a task with great skill and ease.

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Antonyms

unskillfully

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Synonyms

skillfully

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deftly
eftily , leftily , rightly

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Variants

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deft , defter , deftest , deftly , deftness , deftnesses

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Etymology

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From Old English 'deofte,' meaning 'skillfully' or 'cleverly'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'deftly' is often used to describe the actions of magicians and illusionists.

2. In golf, a 'deft touch' is used to describe a delicate and precise stroke.

3. The term 'deft' is also used to describe someone who is quick and agile, particularly in sports.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dexterity: The ability to move one's body or limbs skillfully and with ease.

2. Grace: A smooth and elegant quality in movement or appearance.

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Culture

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Deftly is often used in literature to describe characters who perform tasks with great skill and finesse. For example, in 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' Atticus Finch is described as a man who approaches his legal work with great deftness and care.

How to Memorize "deftly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone performing a task with great skill and ease, using the word 'deftly' to describe their actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deftly' with the idea of skillful and effortless movement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering that 'deftly' comes from the Old English word 'deofte,' which means 'skillfully' or 'cleverly'.

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