Adroit
/əˈdrɔɪt/noun
Skillful and clever in the use of the hands or mind.
Did you know?In the Middle Ages, being 'adroit' was often linked to the idea of being favored by the gods, as right-handedness was considered divine.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
dexter
“Right, right-handed, fortunate.”
Old French
Old French
a droit
“To the right, proper.”
14th Century
Middle English
adroit
“Skillful, clever.”
Modern English
English
adroit
“Demonstrating skill or cleverness.”