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Webster 1913 Edition

Deftly

Deft′ly

,
adv.
[Cf.
Defly
.]
Aptly; fitly; dexterously; neatly.
“Deftly dancing.”
Drayton.
Thyself and office
deftly
show.
Shakespeare

Webster 1828 Edition

Deftly

DEFTLY

,
adv.
Neatly; dextrously; in a skilful manner.

Definition 2024

deftly

deftly

English

Adverb

deftly ‎(comparative more deftly, superlative most deftly)

  1. In a deft manner; quickly and neatly in action.

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Etymology

deft +‎ -ly

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈdɛftli/

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