adroitly
Americanadverb
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with expert or dexterous use of the hands or body; nimbly.
Serving us tea in china cups as we waited during the film shoot, she stepped adroitly over electric cords and around equipment.
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in a cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious way.
Drawing upon multiple sources, she adroitly weaves a narrative giving insight into the affliction of sleep paralysis.
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Origin of adroitly
First recorded in 1695–1705; adroit ( def. ) + -ly
Example Sentences
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Adroitly leaning upon one elbow, she turned her eyes upon Fletcher, no doubt assessing this unusual newcomer.
From Slate • Oct. 25, 2021
Adroitly handled, the technique allows the opera to be talky while flowing ever forward.
From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2021
Adroitly summing things up is environmental journalist Roger Witherspoon, who happens to be married to activist Elie.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2016
Adroitly poised between sincerity and mockery, laughter and tears, this eloquent “Falstaff” is a triumph for Mr. Muti.
From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2016
Adroitly evading the giant’s first onslaught, Theseus plunged his sword deep into his huge side ere he could renew the attack, and brought him lifeless to the ground.
From Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art by Guerber, H. A. (H?l?ne Adeline)
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