ably

Examples

• All

• During the interview process, Dr. Crowe proudly watched Taylor as he so ably conveyed his thoughts and experiences.

  Academic text (2013)

• That was very ably put.

  Spider's Web (2002)

• We now have an India interest group in Washington, very ably led by a senior executive in General Electric.

  Academic text (1995)

• I did my best and I was very ably assisted by my colleagues.

  To Be or Not to Be (1942)

• Youth is no barrier to strength, as you yourself so ably demonstrated, David.

  King David (1985)

• Most of these institutions responded ably to repeated revenue cuts, often late in the given fiscal year.

  Academic text (1995)

• NEHA has a sustainability committee, ably led by Tom Gonzales, that could help you get started in your community.

  Academic text (2009)

• But his arguments have been ably countered by authors like Achebe and Rushdie.

  Academic text (1998)

• Contested, the first book-length study of the innovation concept, ably charts the term's trajectory from pejorative to unquestioned value.

  Academic text (2018)

• During the interview process, Dr. Crowe proudly watched Taylor as he so ably conveyed his thoughts and experiences.

Synonyms

W

well

vsably

∞ 1.0

In a good or skillful way

is specifically about competence and effectiveness rather than general goodness

E

effectively

vsably

261 3.6

In a way that gets the result you want

focuses on competent skill rather than just outcome effectiveness

B

brilliantly

vsably

54 4.1

In a very clever and skillful way that impresses people

means competent and effective without the extra impressiveness

S

skillfully

vsably

22 3.2

To do something very well because you have practice and control

is broader competence rather than focused demonstration of expertise

E

expertly

vsably

19 3.4

In a skilful way that shows a lot of ability

is general competent action rather than professional-level display

I

impeccably

vsably

11 4.9

In a perfect way with no mistakes

is competent and skillful without requiring perfect faultlessness

M

masterfully

vsably

9 5.3

In a way that shows great skill

is regular competent performance rather than exceptional mastery

C

competently

vsably

8 3.6

In a way that shows enough skill to do a job well

is more active competence and effectiveness rather than just adequacy

E

excellently

vsably

8 2.8

In a very good way that shows a lot of skill

is about able and skillful action rather than highest quality alone

F

famously

vsably

6 2.8

In a very good and successful way

is competent and skillful without implying public recognition

C

capably

vsably

3 3.8

In a skilled and effective way

is about overall competence rather than highlighted practical skill

A

adroitly

vsably

3 7.5

In a skillful and clever way

is straightforward competence rather than clever or crafty skill

A

adeptly

vsably

1 4.2

In a skillful and effective way

is general competent performance rather than emphasising high skill

O

outstandingly

vsably

1 4.9

In a way that is much better than usual and impresses people

is competent and effective but not necessarily exceptionally high

C

consummately

vsably

• Formal

1 6.9

In a skillful and perfect way

is competent and effective but not necessarily perfect or complete

Antonyms

I

ineffectively

3 4.0

In a way that does not get the result you want

I

incompetently

2 4.2

In a way that shows little skill or ability

How Competent

expertly

19 3.4

skillfully

22 3.2

ably

9 3.5

adequately

83 3.0

poorly

283 1.4

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology