adroitly

[ uh-droit-lee ]

adverb

1. with expert or dexterous use of the hands or body; nimbly:

   Serving us tea in china cups as we waited during the film shoot, she stepped adroitly over electric cords and around equipment.

2. in a cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious way:

   Drawing upon multiple sources, she adroitly weaves a narrative giving insight into the affliction of sleep paralysis.

Other Words From

• un·adroit·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of adroitly¹

First recorded in 1695–1705; adroit ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Last month, Harris adroitly adopted Trump’s proposal to exempt service workers’ tips from federal income taxes.

From Los Angeles Times

Having used the loan system adroitly last season, the Dundee manager looks to have made another good move in bringing Murray home.

From BBC

Even the film’s defenders grant that “Megalopolis” is juggling a lot, not always adroitly, in marrying Roman past with sci-fi future, debaucherous reverie and ultra sincerity.

From Seattle Times

But it was adroitly managed and awfully entertaining to see.

From New York Times

On the field, Carroll adroitly used newly acquired safety Jamal Adams to lead the defense while Russell Wilson threw for a career-high 40 touchdowns as the Seahawks won the fifth division title of Carroll’s tenure.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• ably
• artfully
• carefully
• cleverly
• coolly
• deftly
• deliberately
• intelligently
• judiciously
• keenly
• knowingly
• skillfully
• slyly
• smartly