DEXTEROUS Synonyms

• (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

• have the skills and qualifications to do things well

• having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity

• having a strong healthy body

• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• quick or skillful or adept in action or thought

• moving quickly and lightly

• mentally quick

• (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability

• (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for

• possibly accepting or permitting

• having the requisite qualities for

• have the skills and qualifications to do things well

• producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

• able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively

• works well as a means or remedy

• exerting force or influence

• existing in fact; not theoretical; real

• ready for service

• being effective without wasting time or effort or expense

• able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively

• having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

• a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood

• United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958)

• easy to reach

• useful and convenient

• skillful with the hands

• having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

• moving quickly and lightly

• mentally quick

• of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)

• with little or no delay

• accomplished rapidly and without delay

• hurried and brief

• moving quickly and lightly

• apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity

• performed with little or no delay

• easily aroused or excited

• having inner resources; adroit or imaginative

• having or showing or requiring special skill

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• done with delicacy and skill

• endowed with talent or talents

• skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands