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