Definition of Deft

skillful and clever

Examples of Deft in a sentence

The deft musician was able to play the harmonica and the piano at the same time.  🔊

Because Jake is a deft electrician, it will not take him long to rewire the electrical outlets in the bathroom.  🔊

Only a deft artist can perfectly capture the model’s figure in clay.  🔊

Although I have studied the guitar for over a year, I still do not consider myself to be a deft guitarist so I will not be performing in the annual concert.  🔊

The deft carpenter was able to take a few old boards and turn them into a beautiful bookshelf.  🔊

At the party, everyone admired the beautiful ice sculpture that had been created by a deft sculptor.  🔊

The only person who can successfully perform the tricky operation is a deft surgeon.  🔊

When the actor got arrested for drunk driving, his spokesperson was wise enough to turn the situation into a deft publicity campaign.  🔊

The politician is a deft speaker who can easily convince people to believe whatever he says.  🔊

Even though I enjoy baking at home, I am not deft enough to be a professional baker.  🔊

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