Dexterous

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈdÉ›kstɹəs/
• Rhymes: -É›kstɹəs

Alternative forms

• dextrous

Origin

From Latin dexter ("right, ready").

Full definition of dexterous

Adjective

1. Skillful with one's hands.
2. Skillful in some specific thing
• 1719, Daniel Defoe, We went frequently out with this boat a-fishing; and as I was most dexterous to catch fish for him, he never went without me.
3. Agile; flexible; able to move fluidly and gracefully.

Related terms

• ambidextrous
• dexter
• dexterity

Anagrams

• Exoduster