Deftness

Pronunciation: /deft.nəs/

Definitions of deftness

noun skillful and clever in one's movements or actions

Example Sentences

A1 She showed great deftness in handling the delicate china plates.

A2 The magician performed his tricks with incredible deftness and skill.

B1 The chef's deftness in the kitchen was evident in the perfectly cooked dish.

B2 The artist painted with such deftness that every stroke seemed effortless.

C1 The surgeon's deftness in the operating room saved the patient's life.

C2 The pianist played the complex piece with deftness and precision, leaving the audience in awe.

Examples of deftness in a Sentence

formal The artist's deftness in capturing light and shadow is truly remarkable.

informal I was impressed by her deftness in handling the difficult situation.

slang His deftness on the basketball court is unmatched.

figurative The politician showed deftness in navigating the tricky negotiations.

Grammatical Forms of deftness

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

Origin and Evolution of deftness

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'deftness' originated from Middle English 'deft', which came from Old English 'gedefte' meaning suitable or fitting.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'deftness' evolved to refer to skillfulness, dexterity, and adeptness in handling tasks or situations.