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adroit

[ uh-droit ]
/ əˈdrɔɪt /
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adjective

expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body.
cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious: an adroit debater.

Words related to adroit

cleanly, nicely, accurately, precisely, methodically, expertly, skillfully, aptly, efficiently, ably, handily, neatly, smoothly, nimbly, deftly, ingeniously, easily, delicately, beautifully, graciously

Words nearby adroit

adrianopolis, adriatic, adriatic sea, adrienne, adrift, adroit, ads, adscititious, adscript, adscription, adsl

Origin of adroit

1645–55; < French, Old French: elegant, skillful, equivalent to a- a-5 + droit, dreit straight, just, correct < Latin dīrēctus; see direct

OTHER WORDS FROM adroit

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH adroit

adroit à droite

synonym study for adroit

1, 2. See dexterous.
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adroit
/ (əˈdrɔɪt) /

adjective

skilful or dexterous
quick in thought or reaction

Derived forms of adroit

adroitly, adverbadroitness, noun

Word Origin for adroit

C17: from French à droit according to right, rightly
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