Synonyms

adroitly

American

[uh-droit-lee] / əˈdrɔɪt li /

adverb

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.
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.

Other Word Forms

unadroitly adverb

Etymology

Origin of adroitly

First recorded in 1695–1705; adroit ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Samaras’s adroitly manipulated Polaroids were early examples of a genre for which such artists as Cindy Sherman and Chuck Close are also celebrated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

But all in all “The Velvet Underground” adroitly tells the story, elegantly evoking the anti-groovy vibe of the most New York of all New York City bands.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2024

Having used the loan system adroitly last season, the Dundee manager looks to have made another good move in bringing Murray home.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2024

But it was adroitly managed and awfully entertaining to see.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2024

He lived in the details and worked his magic in the context of the moment, mobilizing those forces on the ground more adroitly and with a more deft tactical proficiency than anyone else.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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