deft deft adjective WS #12

skillful and quick in one's movements; showing adroitness and skill

1. Her deft handling of the crisis impressed the entire management team.
2. The surgeon's deft hands completed the delicate operation successfully.
3. With a deft movement, she caught the falling vase before it hit the ground.
4. He made a deft turn to avoid the oncoming traffic.
5. The pianist's deft fingers danced across the keyboard.