adept
3
4.7
- noun
- /əˈdɛpt/
:
experto
- Even knowing that half a dozen adepts had already done the same—and discovered nothing—he had to try.
- adepts of the Bulumbu
- cult adepts
And they were the adepts that either came to it by training or instinct.
- And they were the adepts that either came to it by training or instinct.
- This is what the Buddhas, you know, the, the self-proclaimed enlightened adept is doing to get to, to, to find a husband for his niece.
- Your initiatory systems, Freemasonry, you've got the Entered Apprentice and then you've got the adept and then the master.
Examples
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Only the adept feels straightforward affection for these strangers popping up on our lawns and in our woods.
Academic text (1990) -
I mean, why would someone pay an adept's consulting fee just to have you help pick out their clothing?
Fiction book (1991) -
Detailed dossiers on all adepts living in this region.
Fiction book (1991) -
In terms of the sheer breadth of his learning, he was arguably one of the most illustrious adepts of the twelfth century!
Fiction book (1991) -
The talented pianist was considered an adept in classical music.
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As an adept in digital marketing, she was able to increase the company's online presence significantly.
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He is regarded as an adept in martial arts, having won multiple championships.
Synonyms
∞
3.2
A person who knows a lot about a subject and can help others
791
4.2
A person who is very skilled in an activity or art
352
3.9
A person who knows a lot about one area of work or study
252
4.9
A person with very strong intelligence or creative skill
99
4.7
A person who is very skilled at a particular job or task
71
7.0
A person who is very skilled and often admired at their job
65
4.5
A person who is very good at a particular activity
43
7.3
A person who is very skilled at something like math or computers
17
8.6
A person who is very skilled at a task or subject
12
8.0
A person with very great skill, often in music or art
11
8.4
A person who knows a lot about one subject
1
9.9
A person who knows a lot about a subject and advises others
Antonyms
How Skilled
Surface Forms
Etymology
Adept comes from the Latin word adeptus, meaning 'having obtained'. Long ago it was used for someone who had 'obtained' a special skill or secret, so an adept is a person who is very skilled.