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 His twin brother, Kaiden, adeptly moved into the starting lineup for each of the nine games. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026 Strong teachers who adeptly exploit group dynamics may be essential to academic excellence, but this approach is woefully hard to scale. — Mike Goldstein, The Atlantic, 25 June 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 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 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 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adeptly
  1. masterfully
  2. skillfully
  3. well
  4. capably
  5. deftly
  6. expertly
  7. neatly
  8. adroitly
Adverb
  • While traditional tailoring and minimalist silhouettes dominated the red carpet, prospects masterfully personalized their looks.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Son moved fast, especially up the left wing, and arced balls masterfully into the corners of the net.
    — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 24 June 2026
Definition of masterfully
Adverb
  • In one of prettiest team goals of this tournament, Ayase Ueda skillfully found Ritsu Doan, who threaded it to Maeda.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2026
  • The staff knows the menu and wine list back to front, and buzz around the dining room quickly and skillfully.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026
Definition of skillfully
Adverb
  • Below, browse through lots of loafers fit for easy summer dressing and well beyond.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • In a statement, an AT&T spokesperson said modern alternatives to copper hold up better during disasters and said landline service wouldn’t be discontinued until at least June 1, 2027.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of well
Adverb
  • Meanwhile, a flashback, set vaguely in the Before Times, presents a girl playing with the ragdoll Jessie, a cowgirl and aspirant sheriff, voiced enthusiastically and most capably by Joan Cusack.
    — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026
  • Backed by tens of thousands of raucous fans in the Los Angeles area, Bosnia capably hung with Switzerland into the second half — until the hydration break led to a moment of brilliance from Manzambi, a 20-year-old Geneva native who plays for German club Freiburg.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Definition of capably
Adverb
  • But the real coup is Dippold's command of tone, deftly pivoting between nightmarish, surreal, wickedly funny, and soul-stirring modes, sometimes within single scenes.
    — Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
  • Even though Clinton’s remarks Saturday received muted response on cable news due to the heatwave and Trump’s excesses, online the former President deftly tapped into the shifts among Democrats for a more combative approach to curb MAGA.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 July 2026
Definition of deftly
Adverb
  • Van de Ven expertly went for the ball, and no foul was called even though Hakimi took a tumble.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026
  • Mexico City, a global gastronomic mecca, expertly blends vibrant street food with pioneering fine dining.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of expertly
Adverb
  • The country's spring lines up neatly with the American fall, and both islands come alive with wildflowers and blossoms as temperatures climb through November, all before the summer crowds arrive.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The hallmarks of cobalt poisoning fit the woman’s array of symptoms neatly.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
Definition of neatly
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
Definition of adroitly

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“Adeptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adeptly. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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