DEXTEROUS

adj. 1 dextrous, deft, lithe, nimble, supple, agile, quick, skilful He was a dexterous archer 2 clever, ingenious, astute, keen, sharp, shrewd, cunning, guileful, canny, artful, crafty, slick She was devout in religion, decorous in conduct, and dexterous in business He was the most dexterous of our political leaders.