adroitness

Meanings

• noun

  The ability to handle things skillfully and gracefully.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with adroitness
deftness , cleverness , skillfulness , gracefulness

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Variants

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adroit , adroiter , adroitest , adroitly , adroitness , adroitnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French adroite, from adroiter, to accustom, make fit, from a- 'to' + droiter 'to direct'; akin to droit 'right'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'adroitness' is often used in the context of sports, particularly in gymnastics and figure skating, to describe the skill and grace of the performer.

2. Adroitness is a desirable quality in many fields, including business, politics, and the arts.

3. The opposite of adroitness is often described as 'clumsiness' or 'awkwardness'.

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Related Concepts

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1. dexterity: Related concept, as dexterity and adroitness both refer to the ability to use one's body or hands skillfully.

2. grace: Related concept, as adroitness often implies a certain level of grace and elegance.

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Quotes

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1. He was "adroit" with money and was blessed with the extraordinary Spanish gift of prolific, and even inchoate, invention.

   - V. S. Pritchett,"Goya … ",1975,{"source"=>"in {it}A Man of Letters{/it}", "aqdate"=>"1985"}

2. Family medicine … is constructed around the unquantifiable idea that a doctor who treats your grandmother, your father, your niece, and your daughter will be more "adroit" in treating you.

   - John McPhee,{it}Table of Contents{/it},1984

3. Rumor has always played a role in politics, but rarely have the backstage operatives been so "adroit", and so cynical, in their use of vitriol.

   - Walter Shapiro,{it}Time{/it},10 July 1989

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Culture

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Adroitness is often used in literature to describe characters who possess a high level of skill and grace. For example, in Shakespeare's play 'Twelfth Night', the character Viola is described as having 'an adroitness of mind' that allows her to deceive others and ultimately find happiness.

How to Memorize "adroitness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone performing a complex task with ease and grace. Visualize the fluid movements and the sense of control they exhibit.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'adroitness' with words like 'grace', 'skill', and 'ease'. Think of someone who possesses these qualities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Able Dan Rows His Gracious Boat' to remember the definition of adroitness as 'The ability to handle things skillfully and gracefully'.

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