Adeptly: meaning, definitions and examples

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adeptly

 

[ ˈædɛptli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a skillful or expert manner

Done with skill or adroitness; cleverly; skillfully.

Synonyms

cleverly, expertly, skillfully.

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Word Description / Examples
adeptly

Used when someone performs an action in a highly skilled and efficient manner.

  • She adeptly navigated the complex software, completing the task in record time
skillfully

Can be utilized when someone executes an action with great skill and precision, often through practice and natural talent.

  • She skillfully played the piano piece, capturing everyone's attention
expertly

Best used when someone demonstrates a high level of expertise, often implying professional or extensive experience.

  • The chef expertly prepared the five-course meal, impressing all the guests
cleverly

Appropriate when someone shows intelligence or inventiveness, specifically in finding solutions or making something tricky.

  • He cleverly solved the puzzle in just a few minutes

Examples of usage

  • He adeptly managed the crisis.
  • She adeptly navigated through the complex situation.
  • The musician adeptly played the difficult piece on the piano.

Translations

Translations of the word "adeptly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 habilmente

🇮🇳 कुशलता से

🇩🇪 geschickt

🇮🇩 dengan mahir

🇺🇦 вправно

🇵🇱 zręcznie

🇯🇵 巧みに (takumi ni)

🇫🇷 habilement

🇪🇸 hábilmente

🇹🇷 ustalıkla

🇰🇷 능숙하게 (neung-sughage)

🇸🇦 بمهارة (bimahara)

🇨🇿 obratně

🇸🇰 obratne

🇨🇳 熟练地 (shúliàn de)

🇸🇮 spretno

🇮🇸 færilega

🇰🇿 шеберлікпен

🇬🇪 მარჯვედ (marjved)

🇦🇿 bacarıqla

🇲🇽 hábilmente

Etymology

The word 'adeptly' is derived from the adjective 'adept', which comes from the Latin word 'adeptus', meaning 'obtained, achieved'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'adeptly', indicating the manner in which something is done skillfully or expertly.

See also: adept.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,278, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.