adroitly
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/əˈdɹɔɪtli/
Definition of adroitly
2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
adv
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Deftly; in an adroit manner.
“Adroitly the ewe led the way to the creek, and the lamb followed.”
“She held out her empty glass and it was adroitly whisked from her hand.”
“The horse pounded surefooted along the tunnels, leaping sudden slides of rubble and adroitly sidestepping huge stones as they thundered down from the straining roof.”
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adv
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Deftly; in an adroit manner.
“Adroitly the ewe led the way to the creek, and the lamb followed.”
“She held out her empty glass and it was adroitly whisked from her hand.”
“The horse pounded surefooted along the tunnels, leaping sudden slides of rubble and adroitly sidestepping huge stones as they thundered down from the straining roof.”
- In a manner exhibiting skill at handling situations, particularly difficult situations.
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Etymology
From adroit + -ly.
Words you can make from adroitly
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