adroit
clever and skillful, especially in handling situations
Word origin: From French adroit, according to right (a- to plus droit right).
Adroit in a sentence
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Her adroit handling of the crisis impressed the entire board.
The diplomat proved remarkably adroit at defusing tensions that had stalled the talks for weeks.
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Verbal · Text Completion
The novelist's late style is admired precisely for its blank: every superfluous phrase has been pared away, leaving prose of startling economy.
Using “adroit” well
Adroit emphasizes skillful cleverness, especially in handling tricky situations smoothly. It often praises mental or social dexterity, not just physical skill.
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