单词 | adroit |
释义 | adroit —adroitly, adv. —adroitness, n. /euh droyt"/, adj. 1. expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body. 2. cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious: an adroit debater. [1645-55; < F, OF: elegant, skillful, equiv. to a- A-5 + droit, dreit straight, just, correct < L directus; see DIRECT] Syn. 1. skillful, clever; deft, apt, adept. 1, 2. See dexterous. Ant. 1. clumsy. |
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