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Synonyms of 'adroit'

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(adjective) 
quick and skilful in how one behaves or thinks
She is a remarkably adroit politician.
Synonyms
skilful
his skilful use of light and shade
,
able
They are bright, intelligent, able and confident.
,
skilled
skilled workers, such as plumbers
,
expert
The faces of the waxworks are modelled by expert sculptors.
,
bright (informal)
,
clever
My father was very clever with his hands.
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tasty (British, informal)
,
apt
She was never a very apt student.
,
cunning
The artist's cunning use of light and shadow creates perspective.
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ingenious
a truly ingenious invention
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adept
He is an adept guitar player.
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deft
Her movements were neat and deft.
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nimble
Lily, who was light and nimble on her feet, was learning to tap-dance.
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masterful
a masterful performance of boxing
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proficient
Many Egyptians are proficient in foreign languages.
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artful
There is also an artful contrast of shapes.
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quick-witted
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dexterous
As people grow older they generally become less dexterous.
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neat
He had the neat movements of a dancer.
Opposites
awkward
,
blundering
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bungling
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clumsy
,
inept
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uncoordinated
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cack-handed (informal)
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inexpert
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maladroit
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unskilful
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unhandy
,
ham-fisted or ham-handed (informal)
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Additional synonyms

in the sense of able
capable or talented
They are bright, intelligent, able and confident.
Synonyms
capable,
experienced,
fit,
fitted,
skilled,
expert,
powerful,
masterly,
effective,
qualified,
talented,
gifted,
efficient,
clever,
practised,
accomplished,
adequate,
competent,
tasty (British, informal),
skilful,
adept,
masterful,
strong,
proficient,
adroit,
highly endowed
in the sense of adept
proficient in something requiring skill
He is an adept guitar player.
Synonyms
skilful,
able,
skilled,
expert,
masterly,
practised,
accomplished,
versed,
tasty (British, informal),
masterful,
proficient,
adroit,
dexterous
in the sense of apt
quick to learn
She was never a very apt student.
Synonyms
gifted,
skilled,
expert,
quick,
bright (informal),
talented,
sharp,
capable,
smart,
prompt,
clever,
intelligent,
accomplished,
tasty (British, informal),
ingenious,
skilful,
astute,
adroit,
teachable

Nearby words of 'adroit'

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