deft 
/ˈdɛft/ adjective
deft·er; deft·est /ˈdɛft/ adjective [or more deft; most deft] 1 : skillful and clever
▪ a deft politician ▪ The photographer is known for her deft use of lighting. 2 : able to do something quickly and accurately
▪ the trumpeter's deft fingers
▪ a deft politician ▪ The photographer is known for her deft use of lighting.
▪ the trumpeter's deft fingers
— deft·ly adverb
▪ a deftly played symphony
▪ a deftly played symphony
— deft·ness /ˈdɛftnəs/ noun [noncount]
▪ political deftness ▪ the deftness of the surgeon
/ˈdɛftnəs/ noun [noncount] ▪ political deftness ▪ the deftness of the surgeon
