- possessing skill, skilled
she's a skillful mechanical
- skilled
He was a proficient writer with an interest in human nature.
- skillful
He assembled it in one fluid, deft motion.
- skilled
He is a competent skier and an expert snowboarder.
- Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour
cunning work
uncountable
ableomadussõna/ˈeɪ.bl̩/US Having the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a taskShe is able to lift the box without assistance.
- capable or knowledgeable
I am expert at making a simple situation complex.
- Nimble with hands or body; dexterous; skillful; adept
My dad is quite clever with his hands, especially at carpentry.
- Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters
a shrewd guess
adeptomadussõna/ˈædɛpt/US Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficientadepts in philosophy
- Skillful with one's hands
- Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting...
She is capable and efficient.
- or smooth due to a covering of liquid; often used to describe appearances
This rain is making the roads slick.
- Complete in every detail, perfect, absolute
a consummate sergeant
- Completed; effected; established
- Having or showing skill; skillful
- ; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited
- Having equal or comparable ability in both hands; in particular, able to write well with both hands
Michelangelo was a very ambidextrous artist, producing sculptures and frescoes with equal ability.
- deft, dexterous, or skillful
- Careful, prudent, cautious
The politician gave a canny response to the reporter’s questions.
- (chiefly, UK)