light-fingered

adjective

Definition of light-fingerednext
as in dextrous

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for light-fingered
  1. adroit
  2. dexterous
  3. deft
  4. acrobatic
  5. pliant
Adjective
  • SpaceX is the implied template: Musk will advocate for privatizing the government, outsourcing the affairs of state to nimble entrepreneurs and adroit technologists.
    Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Naturally, Moore is formidable, acing an English accent and exhibiting an adroit sense of comic timing.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
Definition of adroit
Adjective
  • And boy did Spurs expose them, chiefly via the dexterous genius that is Dejan Kulusevski and the rejuvenated James Maddison.
    Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Conductive palm-side material that enabled dexterous phone use, plus a durable, abrasion-resistant exterior, and bluesign approval added to the glove’s appeal.
    Mark Eller, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of dexterous
Adjective
  • Fulfilling the promise of this soulful ghost story required a deft touch, posing just enough questions in each episode that viewers longed for answers, not unlike the characters who wander into the light shop.
    Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Hussain’s list of collaborators over the years is perhaps as diverse and extensive as his percussive talent — Earth, Wind & Fire, Van Morrison, Pharaoh Sanders, Yo-Yo Ma, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Pat Martino, Charles Lloyd, and Eric Harland all benefited from his deft touch and keen ear.
    Taran Dugal, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of deft
Adjective
  • What preceded their reaction was an acrobatic save of the very highest quality.
    Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
  • And his next hoop came on an acrobatic tip-in, his athleticism on display even in Year 22.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of acrobatic
Adjective
  • Fredrik Gran is the robot motion artist and also invented wonderfully pliant robot hands that are good for cello bows and fingerboards.
    Jaron Lanier, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Uninfected cysts are typically painless to the touch, whereas boils are more pliant and painful.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of pliant
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Thesaurus Entries Near light-fingered

lighter-than-air

light-fingered

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