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Definition of adeptly

adeptly

/əˈdɛpt.li/
a · dept · ly
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• adverb

1

In a very skilled, proficient, or expert manner; with ease and competence.

Example

"The mediator adeptly guided the two opposing parties toward a mutually beneficial compromise."

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adenium
adenoids
adept
adeptly
adeptness
adequacy
adequate

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'adept' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Adept' derives from Latin 'adeptus' (having attained), originally used as a noun by medieval alchemists to denote one who had attained the secret of transmuting base metals into gold.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Adeptly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/adeptly
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