adroit — cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈdrɔɪt/
Example Sentences
- The magician was so adroit that even other magicians couldn't figure out his tricks.
- My cat is adroit at opening doors but completely useless at closing them.
- She made an adroit career change from accounting to stand-up comedy.
adroit
ADJECTIVE[/əˈdrɔɪt/]
cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious
The adroit chef flips three pans at once without spilling a drop.
Android shows adroit skills - cleverly skillful in every move!
Adroit hackers in Detroit exploit with skill!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'adroit' meaning skillful or clever, derived from the Old French phrase 'à droit' meaning 'to the right' or 'properly,' combining 'à' (to) and 'droit' (right, from Latin 'directus').
Breakdown
à (to) + droit (right/proper, from Latin directus) = adroit (skillfully done or to the right degree)
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📝Examples
“The magician was so adroit that even other magicians couldn't figure out his tricks.”
“My cat is adroit at opening doors but completely useless at closing them.”
“She made an adroit career change from accounting to stand-up comedy.”
“The CEO was adroit at turning every scandal into a publicity opportunity.”
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