Adroitly

Pronunciation: /əˈdrɔɪtli/

Definitions of adroitly

adverb A word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this case, 'adroitly' is an adverb that describes how an action is performed with skill or dexterity.

Example Sentences

A1 She adroitly tied her shoelaces by herself for the first time.

A2 The magician adroitly pulled a rabbit out of his hat.

B1 The chef adroitly chopped the vegetables with precision.

B2 The spy adroitly infiltrated the enemy base without being detected.

C1 The lawyer adroitly presented her case in court, swaying the jury in her favor.

C2 The pianist adroitly performed a complex piece with ease and grace.

Examples of adroitly in a Sentence

formal The surgeon adroitly performed the delicate procedure with precision.

informal She adroitly maneuvered through the crowded room without bumping into anyone.

slang He adroitly aced the test without even studying.

figurative The politician adroitly navigated the tricky situation, coming out unscathed.

Grammatical Forms of adroitly

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

Origin and Evolution of adroitly

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'adroitly' originated from the French word 'adroit' meaning skillful or clever.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'adroitly' has retained its original meaning of skillful or clever, but has also come to be associated with agility and dexterity in various contexts.