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adroitly

/əˈdrɔɪt.li/
a · droit · ly
Adjective:adroit
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• adverb

1

In a clever, skillful, or adept manner, either physically or mentally.

Example

"The diplomat adroitly steered the conversation away from the controversial trade dispute."

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adrienne
adrift
adroit
adroitly
adroitness
adulation
adult

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'adroit' plus the suffix '-ly'. 'Adroit' was borrowed in the 17th century from French, derived from the phrase 'à droit' meaning 'according to right' or 'properly', ultimately from Latin 'directus' (straight, direct).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Adroitly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/adroitly
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