adroitly

Thân thiện

He adroitly caught the falling glass before it hit the floor.

Definition

Adverb: * In a skillful, clever, or dexterous manner; with mental or physical skill and quickness. It describes performing an action with expertise, finesse, and often a sense of cleverness in solving problems or handling situations.

Usage

"Adroitly" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It emphasizes not just competence, but a high level of skillful and often graceful execution. It is a formal word commonly found in written English, such as in news reports, literature, and analytical writing.

Examples

• The negotiator adroitly steered the conversation away from the contentious topic.
• She adroitly balanced her career and family responsibilities.
• The chef adroitly flipped the pancake in the pan.
• He adroitly avoided answering the direct question by changing the subject.

Advanced Usage

• Used figuratively for social or mental skill: Often describes skillful handling of abstract situations like diplomacy, conversation, or strategy.
  • The politician adroitly navigated the interview, pleasing both sides of the debate.

Variants and Related Words

• Adroit (adjective): Skillful and clever.
  • He is an adroit public speaker.
• Adroitness (noun): Skillfulness and cleverness.
  • She managed the crisis with great adroitness.

Synonyms

• Skillfully
• Dexterously
• Expertly
• Cleverly
• Nimbly
• Proficiently

Antonyms

• Clumsily
• Awkwardly
• Ineptly
• Maladroitly

Học thuật

Adverb

1. with adroitness; in an adroit manner
   • he handled the situation adroitly