1. showing skill and ease in using the hands or body
2. mentally quick and skillful; clever

Examples

• The surgeon’s dexterous hands performed the delicate operation flawlessly.
• She was dexterous with the knitting needles, creating intricate patterns.
• The pianist’s dexterous fingers moved rapidly across the keys.
• He showed dexterous handling of the difficult negotiation.
• The chef was dexterous in preparing multiple dishes simultaneously.
• Her dexterous mind quickly solved the complex puzzle.
• The artist’s dexterous brushwork created beautiful details in the painting.