Deftness

//ˈdɛftnəs// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Skilfulness, being quick in action. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    skillful performance or ability without difficulty wordnet
  3. 3
    The characteristic of being deft. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

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adeptnessabilityaddressadeptnessadroitadroitness

Example

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"Good day, lords. In what way can I refine upon my adroitness in aural comprehension? It is genuinely arduous for me to fathom the parlance of the English, although my scribbling deftness is unerring."

Etymology

From deft + -ness.

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