adroitly
|a-droit-ly|
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/əˈdrɔɪtli/
(adroit)
skillful and adept
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adroitly' originates from French, specifically the word 'adroit', where 'à' meant 'to' and 'droit' meant 'right' or 'correct'.
Historical Evolution
'adroit' transformed from the Old French word 'adroit' and eventually became the modern English word 'adroitly'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to the right' or 'correctly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'skillfully'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a skillful or clever manner.
She adroitly navigated the complex social situation.
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Last updated: 2025/05/13 09:36