Synonyms of 'adroit'
adjective
skilfulDictionary, able, skilled
Someone who is skilful at something does it very well.
She is a remarkably adroit politician.
able
Someone who is able is very clever or very good at doing something.
They are bright, intelligent, able and confident.
skilled
Skilled work can only be done by people who have had some training.
skilled workers, such as plumbers
expert
Someone who is expert at doing something is very skilled at it.
The faces of the waxworks are modelled by expert sculptors.
ingenious
Something that is ingenious is very clever and involves new ideas, methods, or equipment.
a truly ingenious invention
nimble
Someone who is nimble is able to move their fingers, hands, or legs quickly and easily.
Lily, who was light and nimble on her feet, was learning to tap-dance.
masterful
If you describe someone's behaviour or actions as masterful, you mean that they show great skill.
a masterful performance of boxing
proficient
If you are proficient in something, you can do it well.
Many Egyptians are proficient in foreign languages.
artful
If you use artful to describe the way someone has done or arranged something, you approve of it because it is clever or elegant.
There is also an artful contrast of shapes.
dexterous
Someone who is dexterous is very skilful and clever with their hands.
As people grow older they generally become less dexterous.
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Someone who is adroit is quick and skilful in their thoughts, behaviour, or actions.
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