Definitions
- Describing a person's physical ability to use their hands skillfully and efficiently. - Referring to a person's ability to perform tasks that require manual dexterity, such as playing an instrument or crafting. - Talking about a person's ability to handle complex or delicate situations with skill and ease.
- Referring to a person's ability to think quickly and creatively to solve problems or come up with new ideas. - Describing a person's intelligence or mental agility. - Talking about a person's ability to use language in a witty or humorous way.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a person's ability to do something well.
- 2Both words are positive adjectives that connote skill and intelligence.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a person's mental or physical abilities.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a person's performance in a particular task.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Dexterous emphasizes physical ability and skill, while clever emphasizes mental ability and creativity.
- 2Application: Dexterous is typically used to describe manual skills, while clever is used to describe mental skills.
- 3Connotation: Dexterous has a neutral connotation, while clever can sometimes have a negative connotation if used in a sarcastic or mocking way.
- 4Usage: Dexterous is less commonly used than clever in everyday language.
Remember this!
Dexterous and clever are both positive adjectives that describe a person's ability to do something well. However, dexterous emphasizes physical ability and skill, while clever emphasizes mental ability and creativity. Dexterous is typically used to describe manual skills, while clever is used to describe mental skills. While both words are positive, clever can sometimes have a negative connotation if used in a sarcastic or mocking way.
