adroit

adjective
UK: /əˈdrɔɪt/
US: /əˈdrɔɪt/

  1. Skillful and quick in the use of hands or body.

    1. The adroit juggler caught all the balls.
    2. She is an adroit negotiator, securing the best deals for the company.

  2. Clever or skillful, especially in handling difficult situations.

    1. He is adroit at handling difficult questions.
    2. The politician gave an adroit answer, avoiding the controversial topic.

Synonyms

skillful dexterous nimble clever adept agile

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "adroit" in English means: Skillful and quick in the use of hands or body., Clever or skillful, especially in handling difficult situations..

The phonetic transcription of "adroit" is /əˈdrɔɪt/ in British English and /əˈdrɔɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "adroit": skillful, dexterous, nimble, clever, adept, agile.

Example usage of "adroit": "The adroit juggler caught all the balls.". More examples on the page.