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deftness

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈdɛftnɪs/


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
deft /dɛft/USA pronunciation   adj., -er, -est. 
  1. skillful;
    nimble;
    quick:She returned the serve with a deft backhand.
deft•ly, adv. 

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
deft  (deft),USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est. 
  1. dexterous;
    nimble;
    skillful;
    clever:deft hands; a deft mechanic.
  • 1175–1225; Middle English; variant of daft
deft′ly, adv. 
deft′ness, n. 
    See dexterous. 
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