adrett

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German

Etymology

Borrowed from French adroit (skilled).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /aˈdʁɛt/,
  • Rhymes: -ɛt

Adjective

adrett (strong nominative masculine singular adretter, comparative adretter, superlative am adrettesten)

  1. (somewhat dated) neat, tidy, clean-cut (relating to clothing or appearance)
    • 2015, Zygmunt Miloszewski, Warschauer Verstrickungen: Teodor Szacki ermittelt, eBook Berlin Verlag, →ISBN:
      »Ich sehe, dass Sie sich gern adrett kleiden«, sagte er, auf Szackis Anzug deutend. »Die Bezeichnung elegant finde ich besser.« Er lächelte. »Eleganz beginnt bei zehntausend. Sie sind adrett
      “I see that you like to dress neatly”, he said, pointing to Szacki’s suit. “I prefer the term ‘elegant’.” He smiled. “Elegance begins at ten thousand. You are neat.”

Declension

Descendants

  • Danish: adræt

Further reading

  • adrett” in Duden online
  • adrett” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache