deft

adjective
UK /deft/
US /deft/

Very quick and skillful with your hands.

The deft juggler kept five balls in the air without dropping one.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Quick and clever in the way you think or handle a situation.

She gave a deft answer that satisfied everyone in the room.

3. Done with neat skill and care.

With a few deft strokes, he drew a perfect circle.

4. Light and skillful in movement.

The dancer's deft steps made the routine look easy.