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adroit

/ædˈroʊt/ adjective · British & US
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What does adroit mean?

adjective

Having a quick and clever mind or hands; skilled and dexterous. Showing clever and skillful handling of a situation.

Example

"She played the violin with adroit fingerwork, bringing the complex melody to life."

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