Synonyms for adroit

Adjective

1. adroit, clever, ingenious, artful (vs. artless)

usage: skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends; "cool prudence and sensitive selfishness along with quick perception of what is possible--these distinguish an adroit politician"; "came up with a clever story"; "an ingenious press agent"; "an ingenious scheme"

2. adroit (vs. maladroit), clean, neat, coordinated, deft, dexterous, dextrous, handy, light-fingered, nimble-fingered, clever, cunning, ingenious, quick-witted, artful

usage: quick or skillful or adept in action or thought; "an exceptionally adroit pianist"; "an adroit technician"; "his adroit replies to hecklers won him many followers"; "an adroit negotiator"