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Showing words for DEFT using the English dictionary

4 Letter Words for Deft

deft

3 Letter Words for Deft

def, det, dft, eft, fed, fet, ted, tef

Definitions for Deft

[1] dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever: deft hands; a deft mechanic.
[2] quick and neat in movement; nimble; dexterous

Words related to Deft

ingenious, proficient, nimble, skillful, adroit, adept, quick, able, apt, crack, cute, dexterous, expert, fleet, handy, neat, prompt, ready, skilled

Words nearby Deft

defriend, defrock, defrost, defroster, defs., deft, defunct, defunctive, defund, defuse, defusion

Origin of Deft

1175–1225; Middle English; variant of daft

Other words from Deft

deft·ly , adverb
deft·ness , noun
un·deft , adjective

Word origin for Deft

C13 (in the sense: gentle): see daft

Synonyms for Deft

adept, adroit, ingenious, nimble, proficient, quick, skillful, able, apt, crack, cute, dexterous, expert, fleet, handy, having good hands, having know-how, neat, prompt, ready, skilled