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deft

/dɛft/adjective

Doing something quickly, neatly, and with skill.

Example sentences

  • “With a few deft strokes, the artist sketched the whole scene.”
  • “The chef's deft knife work turned the carrots into perfect thin strips.”

One letter from 'daft', which means silly; keep them apart. Deft usually praises hands, touches, and small precise moves.

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Often confused with deft

deft vs daft

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