adroit
[ uh-droit ]
/ əˈdrɔɪt /
adjective
expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body.
cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious: an adroit debater.
Origin of adroit
synonym study for adroit
1, 2. See
dexterous.
OTHER WORDS FROM adroit
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH adroit
adroit à droiteWords nearby adroit
adrianopolis,
adriatic,
adriatic sea,
adrienne,
adrift,
adroit,
ads,
adscititious,
adscript,
adscription,
adsl
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British Dictionary definitions for adroitness
adroit
/ (əˈdrɔɪt) /
adjective
skilful or dexterous
quick in thought or reaction
Derived forms of adroit
adroitly, adverb adroitness, nounWord Origin for adroit
C17: from French
à droit according to right, rightly