Definitions for Deftly
deft·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dexterously, dextrously, deftlyadverb

   with dexterity; in a dexterous manner

   "dextrously he untied the knots"

2. deftlyadverb

   in a deft manner

   "Lois deftly removed her scarf"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. deftlyadverb

   In a deft manner; quickly and neatly in action.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Deftlyadverb

   Obsolete.

   Etymology: from deft.

   1. Neatly; dexterously.2. In a skilful manner.

   Come, high or low,
   Thyself and office deftly show. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

   Young Colin Clout, a lad of peerly meed,
   Full well could dance, and deftly tune the reed. John Gay, Past.

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1. deftly

   Deftly is an adverb denoting to do something in a way that is skilfully, quickly, and effectively, typically indicating a person's traits or behavior in performing or managing a task proficiently. The term often implies natural talent or acquired proficiency combined with quickness and gracefulness.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Deftlyadverb

   aptly; fitly; dexterously; neatly

2. Etymology: [Cf. Defly.]

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce Deftly?

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How to say Deftly in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Deftly in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Deftly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Deftly in a Sentence

1. Chase LeBlanc:

   A great meal can be deftly managed or thuggishly muscled, either way resulting in an original offering of scrumptiousness.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Deftly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Deftly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Deftly
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Deftly
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Deftly