I. dex‧ter‧ous /ˈdekst
ərəs/ (
also dextrous)
adjective[
Date: 1600-1700;
Language: Latin;
Origin: dexter 'right, skilful']
1. skilful and quick when using your hands:
dextrous use of the needle2. skilful in using words or your mind:
his dexterous accounting abilities—dexterously adverb [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲