List of 426 Sets of Synonyms - How they Differ - Total of 2307 Words - 113

SYNONYMS: dexterous, deft, adroit, handy, nimble.
These adjectives refer to skill and ease in performance.

Dexterous implies physical or mental agility: dexterous fingers. This study of law renders men acute, inquisitive, dexterous, ready in defense, full of resources.
Deft suggests quickness, sureness, neatness, and lightness of touch: decorated the cake with a few deft strokes.
Adroit implies ease and natural skill, especially in dealing with challenging situations: an adroit skier; an adroit negotiator.
Handy suggests a more modest aptitude, principally in manual work: handy with a saw and hammer.
Nimble stresses quickness and lightness in physical or mental performance: nimble feet; nimble wits.