Adroit

Pronunciation: /əˈdrɔɪt/

Definitions of adroit

adjective skillful or clever in a particular task or activity; adept

Example Sentences

A1 She is adroit at solving puzzles.

A2 The adroit chef quickly prepared a delicious meal.

B1 He is adroit in handling difficult situations at work.

B2 The adroit negotiator was able to secure a favorable deal for her company.

C1 The adroit musician effortlessly played the complex piece with precision.

C2 Her adroit handling of the crisis saved the company from financial ruin.

Examples of adroit in a Sentence

formal The adroit surgeon skillfully performed the delicate operation.

informal She's so adroit with her hands, she can fix anything!

slang He's an adroit player on the basketball court, making all the right moves.

figurative Her adroit handling of the situation saved the day.

Grammatical Forms of adroit

• past tense: adroitly
• plural: adroits
• comparative: more adroit
• superlative: most adroit
• present tense: adroit
• future tense: will be adroit
• perfect tense: has been adroit
• continuous tense: is being adroit
• singular: adroit
• positive degree: adroit
• infinitive: to be adroit
• gerund: being adroit
• participle: adroit

Origin and Evolution of adroit

First Known Use: 1652 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'adroit' originated from the Old French word 'adroit', meaning 'skilful' or 'clever'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'adroit' has retained its original meaning of being skillful or clever, but has also come to be associated with being adept or proficient in a particular skill or activity.