ADEPTLY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

adeptly

adverb

Definition of adeptly

as in masterfully

in a skillful or expert manner adeptly sank the ball in the basket with a hook shot

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Recent Examples of adeptly In other circumstances, the Isak crisis might have been handled more calmly and more adeptly. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 These points were each raw nerves, and Iran vivisected them adeptly while attributing the pain to the United States. — Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 There are few musicians better suited to celebrate International Jazz Day than San Diego’s Allison Tucker Adams, who sings adeptly in six languages. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026 In a video posted to Meghan’s Instagram on April 2, Meghan, Archie, and Prince Harry are captured skiing down a mountain, with Archie adeptly navigating the slopes. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026 Raducanu is known for her aggressive baseline play, clean ball striking, powerful ground strokes, and fast, accurate serves, as well as her ability to anticipate her opponents’ shots, position herself adeptly, and apply pressure in return games. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026 His twin brother, Kaiden, adeptly moved into the starting lineup for each of the nine games. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026 Six Senses adeptly blends ancient and high-tech therapies, alongside social interactions and the solace of solitary treatments. — Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026 Instead, investors turned to traditional safe-haven names like Procter & Gamble, which has a long track record of adeptly managing its business during market and economic uncertainty. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026

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Turning for home, jockey Manny Franco masterfully guided Leading Change off the rail and into the clear outside the still leading Napoleon.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Yet Parton masterfully stayed out of every fight in the culture wars, preaching love, philanthropy, mentorship and tolerance until her dying breath.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of masterfully

Adverb

The film skillfully repurposes its clips and is not above snark.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
My servers, Simon Yun and Michael Richards, skillfully handled busy dining rooms from the first seating on a Friday evening to the last seating on a Tuesday night.

— Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of skillfully

Adverb

Carrick knew, though, that his team should have managed the game better after Mbeumo’s goal.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Novo Nordisk is testing whether wastewater from pharmaceutical production can be cleaned well enough to be used again in the manufacturing process, potentially cutting the company’s water consumption by half.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of well

Adverb

This is a budget loadout, but the Intel Core i3 processor is a solid little performer that capably manages Web browsing, spreadsheets, document creation and more without breaking a sweat.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026
Bryant capably replaced Will Campbell as the starting left tackle for one practice, and continues to be solid in 1-on-1 pass rush.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of capably

Adverb

The third-year quarterback has deftly handled the pressure from Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
In a variation on her character from Parasite, Cho deftly underplays Yi-je’s insensitivity as another woman projecting a blithe lack of awareness of her privilege.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of deftly

Adverb

On the streets of New York, Zoey Deutch expertly pulled off a purple cardigan with red pants, while Dua Lipa rocked a head-to-toe Ferragamo ensemble at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, wearing a purple dress with red mules and an east-west bag.

— Elise Fabre, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2026
In no particular order, Elsinore darts in and out of various phases of Charleson’s life during this period, but Stone manages the tonal balance expertly.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of expertly

Adverb

Rams architects Les Snead and Sean McVay can still adroitly motivate a player without pressing too hard.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Shrines, Puzzles, and a Sprawling World The Adventures of Elliot adroitly fuses sharp combat with intricate puzzle-solving, further cementing the Zelda feel.

— Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 18 May 2026

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