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 The cabin adeptly balances both the automaker’s latest technological advances and timeless tactile elements. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026 Set the scene Though Amalfi has no shortage of decadent, bygone-era boltholes, few palazzos have balanced age-old charm with modern chic adeptly. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for adeptly

Adverb

Rosalía had no need for a flat shoe, and masterfully walked through the subway grates with her statement high heels while showing off her toned legs with a minimalist all-black minidress.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Videos shared by Nevada’s parents on Instagram show the precocious dynamo masterfully weaving between taller players and delivering powerful kicks driving the ball into the goal.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of masterfully

Adverb

Tia, on her end, handled the ambush skillfully, parrying jabs without raising her voice to prevent Wendy from having any opening to feign victimization.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026
Yes, Fielder and Oppenheim are deliberately (and skillfully) thwarting those expectations, but to what end?

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of skillfully

Adverb

For most of the game, without cornerbacks Mansoor Delane (shoulder) and L’Jarius Sneed (knee), Kansas City covered Denver’s dynamic receivers well.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
And the party’s inability to come together during the final week of the election is likely to haunt it well into the 2028 primary.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of well

Adverb

Filling the shoes of the legendary Mel Blanc at Looney Tunes was no small task, but the three-time Emmy winner did so capably for years.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2026
The rest of the filmmaking, too, is content to coast at a lower difficulty setting, from the proficient but anonymously taupe lensing by master DP Robert Elswit to an untested ensemble of ever-watchable actors playing capably to type.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of capably

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The filling is silky and rich, deftly spiced with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, and tastes unmistakably of pumpkin.

— Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
And when an adult in the room was needed to drive discussions on race relations or other serious issues, Johnson handled that deftly, too.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of deftly

Adverb

Though the signature dumplings, chor muang—chicken and peanut filling encased in delicate butterfly pea flower dough—are the star, don’t overlook the noodle dishes, which are slurpable, expertly sauced, and so soft as to be almost buttery.

— Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
How to Style It This fall look from Holmes expertly shows how to style a silk midi skirt for daytime.

— Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of expertly

Adverb

The robot can unload up to 1,000 cases per hour, although actual throughput depends on factors such as box weight and how neatly or irregularly packages are stacked inside trailers.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
If pantry snacks are spilling out onto the floor, add these bins on a shelf to keep individual snacks visible and neatly stowed.

— Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of neatly

Adverb

The overtones of social significance are adroitly handled and make real sense in an era of tragic international quarrels.

— THR Staff, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
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

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