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DEFTNESS Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word deftness. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word deftness. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for DEFTNESS

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adroitness
nounn
noun

• skillful performance or ability without difficulty

agility
nounn
noun

• the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble

aptitude
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• inherent ability

capability
nounn
noun

• the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally

• the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment

• an aptitude that may be developed

cleverness
nounn
noun

• the power of creative imagination

• intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty

• the property of being ingenious

competence
nounn
noun

• the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually

dexterity
nounn
noun

• adroitness in using the hands

expertise
nounn
noun

• skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge

finesse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• subtly skillful handling of a situation

nimbleness
nounn
noun

• intelligence as revealed by quickness and alertness of mind

• the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble

proficiency
nounn
noun

• the quality of having great facility and competence

• skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity

skill
nounn
noun

• an ability that has been acquired by training

• ability to produce solutions in some problem domain

adeptness
nounn
noun

• skillful performance or ability without difficulty

facility
nounn
noun

• a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry

• skillful performance or ability without difficulty

• a natural effortlessness

• something designed and created to serve a particular function and to afford a particular convenience or service

• a service that an organization or a piece of equipment offers you

quickness
nounn
noun

• skillful performance or ability without difficulty

• intelligence as revealed by an ability to give correct responses without delay

• a rate that is rapid

Best Hypernyms For DEFTNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for deftness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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ability competence dexterity expertise finesse knack proficiency skill skillfulness talent

Alternatives for ADROITNESS

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