adept

Pronunciation

• (adjective) (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /əˈdɛpt/ or /ˈæd.ɛpt/
• (noun) (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈæd.ɛpt/ or /ˈæd.ɛpt/

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Adjective

Positive adept

Comparative more adept

Superlative most adept

1. If someone is adept at something, they are very good at it.
   • Synonyms: accomplished, artful, consummate, deft, dexterous, expert, masterful, masterly, proficient, skilful, skillful, talented and virtuoso

   My husband is very adept at preparing mashed potatoes.

   Businesses want employees who are adept at their jobs.

Related words

• adeptness

Noun

Singular adept

Plural adepts

1. (countable) An adept is someone who is skilled in something.