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Deftly vs Diligent - What's the difference?

deftly | diligent |

As an adverb deftly

is in a deft manner; quickly and neatly in action.

As an adjective diligent is

performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard.

deftly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a deft manner; quickly and neatly in action.

    • Synonyms

    * skillfully

    Antonyms

    * unskillfully

    diligent

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * diligence

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