"adroitly" meaning in English

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Adverb

IPA: /əˈdɹɔɪtli/ Forms: more adroitly [comparative], most adroitly [superlative]
Etymology: From adroit + -ly. Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*h₃reǵ-}}, {{suffix|en|adroit|ly}} adroit + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} adroitly (comparative more adroitly, superlative most adroitly)
  1. Deftly; in an adroit manner.
    Sense id: en-adroitly-en-adv-DMajCcya Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 47 53 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ly: 49 51 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 46 54 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 47 53
  2. In a manner exhibiting skill at handling situations, particularly difficult situations.
    Sense id: en-adroitly-en-adv-L2QXlS50 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 47 53 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ly: 49 51 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 46 54 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 47 53
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