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adroit
skillful and clever, especially with the hands or mind
Synonyms
Antonyms
- clumsy
- awkward
adroit in a sentence
The adroit pianist handled the difficult passage with ease.
With one quick motion, the adroit chef carved the fruit into a perfect spiral.
Where it comes from
From French a droit, meaning 'to the right' or 'properly directed.'
Memory hook
Adroit sounds like 'a-droid'; imagine a precise robot doing a tricky task.
Read it in context
- The Speaking Ground Arts