Main Entry: adroit

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈdrȯit\

Function: adjective

Etymology: French, from Old French, from a- (from Latin ad-) + droit right, droit

Date: 1652

: having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations <an adroit leader> <adroit maneuvers>

synonyms see clever, dexterous

— adroit·ly adverb

— adroit·ness noun