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Deftly vs Masterly - What's the difference?

deftly | masterly |

As adverbs the difference between deftly and masterly

is that deftly is in a deft manner; quickly and neatly in action while masterly is in a masterful manner; competently.

As an adjective masterly is

that has been executed in the manner of one who is a master; extremely competently.

deftly

English

Adverb

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

    • Synonyms

    * skillfully

    Antonyms

    * unskillfully

    masterly

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • That has been executed in the manner of one who is a master; extremely competently.
    • Her years of experience enabled her to render a masterly performance .
  • Imperious; domineering; arbitrary.

    • Derived terms

    *masterly inactivity

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a masterful manner; competently.
    • When playing the violin his masterly bowing technique was a joy to hear .