Adroit synonyms

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knowledge (related)
Showing art or skill in performing or doing
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deft
Quick and neat in action; skillful
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See syn. study at (related)
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clever
Mentally quick and original; bright:
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skillful
The definition of skillful is someone or something that shows talent or adeptness.
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dexterous
Having or showing mental skill
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ability (related)
Showing art or skill in performing or doing
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adept
Highly skilled; expert
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artful
Skillful or clever, esp. in achieving a purpose
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facile
The definition of facile is something that uses little effort or is easy to do.
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handy
Easy to manage or handle. Used of a ship.
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smart
Cleverly shrewd and humorous in a way that may be rude and disrespectful.
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cunning
The natural wit or instincts of an animal.
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dexterity
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.
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expertise
Advice, or opinion, of an expert
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finesse
The definition of finesse is skillful, artful or diplomatic handling of something that might be difficult for others.
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knack
A trick; device
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magic
The use of spells, charms, and rituals in seeking to cause or control events or to govern certain natural or supernatural forces; occultism
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resourcefulness
Resourcefulness is defined as the ability and creativity to cope with difficulties.
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savoir-faire
The ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion.
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skillfulness
The state or quality of being adept or skillful.
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stupid (antonym)
Lacking in intelligence or exhibiting the quality of having been done by someone lacking in intelligence.
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dense (antonym)
Permitting little light to pass through, because of compactness of matter:
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unskilled (antonym)
Exhibiting a lack of skill; inexpert:
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awkward (antonym)
The definition of awkward is someone who is clumsy or a situation which is uncomfortable.
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inept (antonym)
Wrong in a foolish and awkward way
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clumsy (antonym)
The definition of clumsy is someone or something that is shaped, made or moves awkwardly.
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maladroit (antonym)
Marked by a lack of adroitness; inept.
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neat-handed
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steel-trap
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skilful (related)
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astute (related)
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able (related)
Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470).]
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brainy
(Informal) Very intellectually capable.
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canny
(Northumbrian) Very or much.
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expert
The definition of expert is someone who is very skillful or has advanced training and knowledge in a particular area or field.
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finished
Exhibiting a high degree of skill or refinement:
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good
(Especially when capitalized) Holy.
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ingenious
The definition of ingenious is clever and inventive, or someone who is smart, clever or original.
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intelligent
Showing sound judgment and rationality:
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proficient
Having or marked by an advanced degree of competence, as in an art, vocation, profession, or branch of learning.
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quick
Tending to react hastily:
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ready
Apt; inclined
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resourceful
Able to act effectively or imaginatively, especially in difficult situations.
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sharp
Clearly defined; distinct; clear
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skilled
Having or showing skill; expert.
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slick
(Slang) Excellent, fine, enjoyable, attractive, etc.
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suave
Smoothly gracious or polite; polished; blandly ingratiating; urbane
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urbane
The definition of urbane is someone polished, suave or sophisticated.
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witty
Entertainingly and strikingly clever or original in concept, design, or performance:
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address
(Internet) An Internet address; URL.
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adroitness
Displays of skillfulness or ease of ability.
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artfulness
The quality of being artful or of acting in an artful manner.
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cleverness
The property of being clever.
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clean
The definition of clean is not dirty, or sober, or off of drugs, or morally pure.
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neat
Neat is defined as someone or something that is tidy, well-formed or well-done.
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  • It was the adroit way to solve the problem.

  • He felt young, bright, adroit, and resolute.

  • Proverbs aims to show a person how to become adroit at the greatest skill of all, the skill of living.

  • He had an adroit tongue.

  • Wind instruments produce very special effects in chamber-music, and need an exceedingly adroit technique on the part of the composer.

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