adjective
- most skillful and quick in physical movement; most nimble
Usage: superlative form of ‘deft’
Examples
- She was the deftest seamstress in the village, completing intricate embroidery with remarkable speed.
- The deftest fingers among the musicians belonged to the young pianist.
- His deftest movements came when he was working with delicate instruments.
- The surgeon’s deftest touch was required for the complex procedure.
- Among all the craftsmen, he had the deftest hands for woodcarving.
- The deftest players on the team could handle the ball with incredible precision.