adroit | ||
1. | [ adjective ] skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends | |
Synonyms: | clever ingenious | |
Examples: | "cool prudence and sensitive selfishness along with quick perception of what is possible--these distinguish an adroit politician" "came up with a clever story" "an ingenious press agent" |
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Related terms: | artful | |
2. | [ adjective ] quick or skillful or adept in action or thought | |
Examples: | "an exceptionally adroit pianist" "an adroit technician" "his adroit replies to hecklers won him many followers" "an adroit negotiator" |
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Related terms: | maladroit deft clean coordinated handy clever quick-witted light-fingered artful | |
Similar spelling: |
adroitly adoration adored |