Synonyms

adroitly

American

[uh-droit-lee] / əˈdrɔɪt li /

adverb

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.
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 Word Forms

unadroitly adverb

Etymology

Origin of adroitly

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

Example Sentences

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Samaras’s adroitly manipulated Polaroids were early examples of a genre for which such artists as Cindy Sherman and Chuck Close are also celebrated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

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

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2024

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 • Jan. 13, 2024

The play’s overlapping conversation is a symphony of interruptions and resonant non sequiturs, adroitly conducted.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2023

A fat bee crawled across the top of the dresser, and adroitly Biff caught it in his hand and put it out the open window.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

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