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[uh-DROIT]
Adjective
Definition
- Expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body.
Examples
"He is proving to be an adroit doctor who has saved many lives."
"You have to be an adroit soccer player to qualify for the team."
Synonyms
skillfulresourcefulingeniousdexterous
Antonyms
clumsy
Additional Notes
- From the mid-17th French phrase à droit meaning 'on the' + 'according to right.'
- The related term dexterous is almost an exact synonym, meaning: 'skillful in the use of hands or body.'