Definitions

1. noun

the quality of being skilled with one’s hands or in the use of the hands or feet; manual skill or deftness.

“Her dexterity with a paintbrush allowed her to create beautiful works of art.”

2. noun

agility or nimbleness of movement or action.

“He demonstrated great dexterity in his acrobatic routine, performing flips and twists with ease.”

3. noun

the ability to adapt or adjust quickly to new or changing situations.

“The company’s dexterity in responding to the market shift helped them stay ahead of the competition.”

4. noun

skill or artfulness in the use of language, especially in speech.

“He showed great dexterity with words, crafting a persuasive speech that won over the audience.”

5. noun

a particular skill or faculty, especially one that is highly developed or developed to a high degree.

“Her dexterity with technology allowed her to quickly learn new software programs.”

6. adjective

requiring or showing manual skill or dexterity.

“The dexterity required for this puzzle made it very challenging to solve.”

7. verb

to perform an action with skill or manual dexterity.

“She dexterityed the intricate dance steps with ease, impressing the audience with her talent.”