| Main Entry: |
adroit |
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
very able or skilled |
Synonyms: |
adept,
apt,
artful,
clean,
clever,
crack*,
crackerjack*,
cunning,
cute,
deft,
dexterous,
expert,
foxy*,
good,
handy, hot tamale,
ingenious,
masterful,
neat*,
nifty*,
nimble, on the ball, on the beam,
proficient, quick on the trigger, quick on the uptake, quick-witted,
savvy,
sharp,
skillful,
slick,
smart, up to speed,
up*,
whiz*,
wizard
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Antonyms: |
awkward, clumsy, dense, inept, stupid, unskilled
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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