Meaning & Definition of word "Adroit"

Adroit

/əˈdrɔɪt/

1. Skillful and adept in the use of the hands or mind.
- Example: Her adroit handling of the negotiations impressed everyone in the room.
2. Resourceful and quick in thought or action; clever.
- Example: The adroit student was able to solve the complex problem in record time.
3. Having a skillful use of the hands or body; dexterous.
- Example: The surgeon was recognized for his adroit techniques during the operation.
4. Characterized by graceful and clever skill in performance.
- Example: His adroit performance in the play earned him a standing ovation.

Originally from French 'adroit', meaning 'skilful, dexterous'.

adroit maneuver:

A skillful or cunning move in a situation.

adroit management:

Efficient and skilled handling of tasks or people.

dexterous:

Demonstrating skill and agility, especially with the hands.

adept:

Very skilled or proficient at something.

Meaning: Smooth operator

Example Sentence: He’s a smooth operator when it comes to negotiations, always adroit in his approach.

Meaning: Slick

Example Sentence: Her adroit methods made her a slick salesperson.