adj.
Pronunciation: ə - ' dro ̇ it
Function: adjective
Etymology: French, from Old French, from a- (fr. 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