deft
/dɛft/
adjective
- 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.
- 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.