dextrous meaning

UK US /ˈdɛkstrəs/ 2 syllables

dextrous (adjective): skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands.

Definition of dextrous

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

    Synonyms: deft, dexterous

    Similar: adroit

    Related forms: dexterity

How to pronounce dextrous

dextrous is pronounced /ˈdɛkstrəs/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

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