deftly Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
    dexterously; dextrously.
    • dextrously he untied the knots
  2. adverb in a deft manner
    • Lois deftly removed her scarf

WordNet


Deft"ly adverb
Etymology
Cf. Defly.
Definitions
  1. Aptly; fitly; dexterously; neatly. "Deftly dancing." Drayton.
    Thyself and office deftly show. Shak.

Webster 1913