Synonyms of adeptly

adeptly

adverb

as in masterfully

in a skillful or expert manner

adeptly sank the ball in the basket with a hook shot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• masterfully
• skillfully
• well
• capably
• deftly
• expertly
• neatly
• adroitly
• artfully
• ably
• competently
• proficiently
• easily
• masterly
• aptly
• consummately
• cleverly
• fluently
• dexterously
• cleanly
• facilely
• nimbly
• handily

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• poorly
• ineptly
• inefficiently
• inexpertly
• unskillfully
• incompetently
• amateurishly
• artlessly
• clumsily
• inaptly
• crudely
• awkwardly
• incapably

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adeptly

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

Against Villa, who had scored in each of their past 13 games, Palace’s defensive unit held firm, marshalled by Guehi, who was aided adeptly by his young partner. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026