Deftly

Pronunciation: /ˈdeftli/

Definitions of deftly

adverb In a skillful or clever manner

Example Sentences

A1 She deftly tied her shoes before heading out the door.

A2 The chef deftly chopped the vegetables with precision.

B1 The magician deftly pulled a rabbit out of his hat to the amazement of the audience.

B2 The skilled pianist deftly played the complex piece with ease.

C1 The surgeon deftly performed the delicate operation with expert precision.

C2 The artist deftly captured the essence of the scene in his masterpiece.

Examples of deftly in a Sentence

formal The artist deftly applied delicate brushstrokes to create a masterpiece.

informal She deftly maneuvered through the crowded room to find her friends.

slang He deftly slid into the DMs and got her number.

figurative The politician deftly navigated the tricky situation to come out unscathed.

Grammatical Forms of deftly

• past tense: defted
• plural: deftly
• comparative: more deftly
• superlative: most deftly
• present tense: deftly
• future tense: will deftly
• perfect tense: have deftly
• continuous tense: is deftly
• singular: deftly
• positive degree: deftly
• infinitive: to deftly
• gerund: deftly
• participle: deftly

Origin and Evolution of deftly

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'deftly' originated from the Middle English word 'deft', which meant skillful or clever.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'deftly' has continued to be used to describe someone who is skillful, adept, or proficient in a particular task or activity.