adeptly

adverb

Definition of adeptlynext
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
  1. masterfully
  2. skillfully
  3. well
  4. capably
  5. deftly
  6. expertly
  7. neatly
  8. adroitly
Adverb
  • 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
  • Seattle accomplishes this by masterfully disguising defensive assignments before the snap, which can force Mahomes to diagnose where to go with the football only after dropping back.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of masterfully
Adverb
  • Telhou uses primal shouts to keep the herd together, while Saâdia uses a slingshot contraption to skillfully throw stones at straying goats.
    — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
  • When daily life can feel quite bruising and fractious, documentaries skillfully encourage us to let our guard down and connect with real-life stories and people… sometimes challenging, often invigorating, and always meaningful.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of skillfully
Adverb
  • The trend marks a stark turn from earlier this decade, when sellers often received well above their asking price as home shoppers empowered by rock-bottom mortgage rates fueled a buying frenzy that sent home prices soaring.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Technique works well in testing This strategy optimizes both the transport and perovskite layers together, driving efficiency and durability to record levels.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 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
Adverb
  • Pawlikowski is also the director of the 2013 Ida, as well 2018’s Cold War, pictures that, like this one, deftly balance postwar Eastern Bloc realities with the truth that all humans strive for connection and belonging.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
  • John Steinbeck wrote Cathy Ames, the antagonist of his novel East of Eden, as the embodiment of original sin, and in Zoe Kazan’s Netflix adaptation, Florence Pugh deftly channels the character’s ambition and cynicism.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of deftly
Adverb
  • It’s expertly crafted, almost like a brutalist statement piece in your office.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Come cocktail hour, pull back the deep olive green curtain on the second floor and slip into Sloane’s, a gorgeously intimate, discreet spot made for cozy chats over expertly mixed drinks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of expertly
Adverb
  • The components pack neatly into a case, making this tool ideal for travel or use on the go.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The fishmonger was talking to a customer behind the counter which was neatly organized.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 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
Definition of adroitly

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“Adeptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adeptly. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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