Pronunciation: [ deft ]
Definition: adjective
dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever
Origin: Middle English
Etymology: variant of daft, in the obsolete sense ‘meek’
Usage:
Synonyms:
adept
adroit
ingenious
nimble
proficient
quick
skillful
Antonyms:
awkward
clumsy
ignorant
incompetent
inept
slow
stupid
unskilled
Example:
He was a deft mechanic and consistently had an overflow of clients.