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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024a•droit /əˈdrɔɪt/USA pronunciation adj. - expert in using the hands or body;
nimble:very adroit at carving figurines. - cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious:adroit at always getting his way.
a•droit•ly, adv. a•droit•ness, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024a•droit (ə droit′),USA pronunciation adj. - expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body.
- cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious:an adroit debater.
- Latin dīrēctus; see direct
- French, Old French: elegant, skillful, equivalent. to a- a-5 + droit, dreit straight, just, correct
- 1645–55
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged skillful, clever; deft, apt, adept.
- 1, 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See dexterous.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged clumsy.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: adroit /əˈdrɔɪt/ adj - skilful or dexterous
- quick in thought or reaction
Etymology: 17th Century: from French à droit according to right, rightlyaˈdroitly adv aˈdroitness n |