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The adroit player moved around the defenders.
What does Adroit mean?
Adroit means skillful and clever.
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Skillful, clever, and quick in handling a situation.
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She gave an adroit answer to a difficult question.
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An adroit leader can solve problems calmly when plans suddenly change.
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Adroit describes someone who is skillful, clever, and quick in handling a situation.
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WordAdroit.
Partadjective.
MeaningAdroit means skillful and clever.
ExampleExample: The adroit player moved around the defenders.
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- droyt
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Adroit word family
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adroit
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adroitly
In a skillful and clever way.
noun
adroitness
The quality of being skillful and clever.
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