Definition of deftly Deftly

/dɛˈftli/ - [deftlee] - deft•ly

We found 5 definitions of deftly from 4 different sources.

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What does deftly mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adverb

deftly - in a deft manner; "Lois deftly removed her scarf"
deftly - with dexterity; in a dexterous manner; "dextrously he untied the knots"
  dexterously, dextrously
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  • deftly (adv.)
    Aptly; fitly; dexterously; neatly.

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  • deftly, adjective.

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