deft

/dɛft/
adjective
  1. Skillful and quick in movement, especially with the hands.
    • With a deft motion, the chef chopped the vegetables in seconds.
    • The surgeon's deft hands made the delicate operation look easy.
    • She gave a deft flick of her wrist and the ball landed perfectly in the basket.
  2. Showing skill and cleverness in handling a situation or problem.
    • His deft handling of the customer's complaint turned a bad experience into a positive one.
    • The politician gave a deft answer that avoided the tricky question.
    • She is known for her deft negotiation skills in business meetings.
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