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dexterity [dekˈsterətı] N

▶ dexterous [ˈdekstərəs]
▶ dextrous [ˈdekstrəs] ADJ
▶ dexterously, dextrously ADV

dangerous [ˈdeındʒərəs] ADJ

▶ dangerously ADV

decorous [ˈdekərəs] ADJ

▶ decorously ADV
▶ decorousness N

boisterous [ˈbɔıstərəs] ADJ

2. boisterous:

▶ boisterously ADV
▶ boisterousness N

preposterous [prıˈpɒstərəs] ADJ

▶ preposterously ADV
▶ preposterousness N

ambidextrous [ˌæmbıˈdekstrəs] ADJ

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
Situations in these stories have been created in such a dexterous manner that old values become ridiculously redundant and the new ones assert themselves.
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These gloves are often chosen because of their tight, thin fit that allows the hands to remain dexterous.
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They have two arms with claws, and are very dexterous.
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The creature fell stunned, and the force of its fall brought it within the reach of dexterous hunter's grasp.
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Like other elves, they are more dexterous than humans, but have a weaker constitution.
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They take a melody and, with dexterous genre-hopping through ambient, trance and house, evolve a number of breathtaking variations.
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Dexterous deeds and socialist cultural work shall go hand in hand, and in addition it will participate in international peace work.
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He is dexterous, is skilled in unarmed martial arts and magic.
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If the ruler, pair of scissors or needle is chosen, it is said that the child will be dexterous.
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His feet are as dexterous as his hands, allowing him to climb things with ease.
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