English Dictionary
Definition of “adroit”
adroit (əˈdrɔɪt
)
Definitions
adjective
- skilful or dexterous
- quick in thought or reaction
Alternative Forms
aˈdroitly adverb aˈdroitness noun Word Origin
C17: from French à droit according to right, rightly
Synonyms
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skilful,
able,
skilled,
expert,
bright,
clever,
tasty,
apt,
cunning,
ingenious,
adept,
deft,
nimble,
masterful,
proficient,
artful,
quick-witted,
dexterous,
neat,
Usage examples
Her hands were small and bony and chalky, but she was impressively adroit.
Nicola Barker, BEHINDLINGS (2002)Far more than any other institution, it has managed an adroit blend of fantasy and populism.
India Today (2000)The Australian newspaper said he was selected because of his Melanesian experience and reputation as an adroit diplomat.
New Zealand Herald (2003)Wilson is an adroit writer with a real skill for creating intimacy.
Times, Sunday Times (2005)He was adroit at this, an unexpected cowboy: he even, standing, waved.
Robinson, David, Chaplin - His Life and His Art (1985)
