dexterous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
    dextrous; deft.
    • a deft waiter
    • deft fingers massaged her face
    • dexterous of hand and inventive of mind

WordNet

Dex"ter*ous adjective
Etymology
L. dexter. See Dexter.
Definitions
  1. Ready and expert in the use of the body and limbs; skillful and active with the hands; handy; ready; as, a dexterous hand; a dexterous workman.
  2. Skillful in contrivance; quick at inventing expedients; expert; as, a dexterous manager.
    Dexterous the craving, fawning crowd to quit. Pope.
  3. Done with dexterity; skillful; artful; as, dexterous management. "Dexterous sleights of hand." Trench. Syn. -- Adroit; active; expert; skillful; clever; able; ready; apt; handy; versed.

Webster 1913