adroitly

English

Etymology

From adroit +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /əˈdɹɔɪtli/

Adverb

adroitly (comparative more adroitly, superlative most adroitly)

1. Deftly; in an adroit manner.
   • 1902, Barbara Baynton, edited by Sally Krimmer and Alan Lawson, Bush Studies (Portable Australian Authors: Barbara Baynton), St Lucia: University of Queensland Press, published 1980, page 44:

     Adroitly the ewe led the way to the creek, and the lamb followed.

   • 1968, Carl Ruhen, The Key Club, Sydney: Scripts, page 40:

     She held out her empty glass and it was adroitly whisked from her hand.

2. In a manner exhibiting skill at handling situations, particularly difficult situations.

Anagrams

• dilatory, idolatry