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- WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 a•droit /əˈdrɔɪt/ adj. expert in using the hands or body; nimble: very adroit at carving figurines. cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious: adroit at always getting his way. a•droit•ly, adv. a•droit•ness, n. [ uncountable]
clever stresses physical or mental quickness, deftness, or great aptitude. a person clever with horses. adroit often implies a skillful use of expedients to achieve one's purpose in spite of difficulties. an adroit negotiator. cunning implies great skill in constructing or creating.
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adjective. us / əˈdrɔɪt / Add to word list. very skillful and quick in the way you think or move: She became adroit at dealing with difficult people. adroitly. adverb us / əˈdrɔɪt·li /
ADROIT meaning: 1. very skilful and quick in the way you think or move: 2. very skillful and quick in the way you…. Learn more.
Adroit definition: expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body.. See examples of ADROIT used in a sentence.
Someone who is adroit is clever and skillful. An adroit leader will be able to persuade people to go with his ideas. An adroit sculptor can turn a lump of clay into an object of great beauty.
There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective adroit. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
Definition of adroit adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
