deft
adjective
defter
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comparativeof deft.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Andrew Bayliss, the author of “Sparta: The Rise and Fall of an Ancient Superpower,” is a defter writer than Xenophon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
In between the defter displays, Johnny Rockett, the clown, lampoons various circus skills.
From New York Times ● Nov. 25, 2022
But that may explain why it ultimately feels like the defter, more surefooted film, and one whose subtle depths and lingering emotions belie the diminished platform to which it’s essentially been relegated.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 2022
Whatever one may wonder about Özil’s motivations, he has shown a defter touch on social media than most of his teammates have managed on the pitch since the season began.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 30, 2020
Insight into the general principle of the puzzle leads to a better general plan of attack, and insight into the detailed difficulties of manipulation leads to smoother and defter handling.
From Psychology A Study Of Mental Life by Robert S. Woodworth
