Saturday, June 6, 2009

Use Big Words Carefully: Word of the Day


dex·ter·ous

adj.
1. Skillful in the use of the hands.
2. Having mental skill or adroitness.
3. Done with dexterity.

[From Latin dexter, skillful; see dexter.]

dexter·ous·ly adv.
dexter·ous·ness n.
Synonyms: dexterous, deft, adroit, handy, nimble

Example: Mr. Mannerz prides himself on being dexterous when it comes to the culinary arts.

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