dexterous

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛkst(ə)rəs/
(also dextrous)

adjective

  • showing or having skill, especially with the hands: a dexterous keyboard player

Derivatives

dexterously

adverb

dexterousness

noun

Origin:

early 17th century (in the sense 'mentally adroit'): from Latin dexter 'on the right' + -ous

Spelling help

Dexterous can also be spelled dextrous, without the second e; both are correct.