Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

adept

[uh-dept, ad-ept, uh-dept] / əˈdɛpt, ˈæd ɛpt, əˈdɛpt /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Adept at balancing ideological loyalty with pragmatic statecraft, Larijani was central prior to the war to Iran's nuclear policy and strategic diplomacy.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Adept tax preparers know how to lower the stress when dealing with these couples, Rogin says.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

McGrew is starting Arda with co-founder Augustus Odena, who previously co-founded Adept AI, and Palantir alums Jakob Frick and Alex Mark, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

She also founded a museum, the Adept New American Folk Center, focusing on arts of the American Southwest.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025

And lastly, keep a very close eye upon the Egyptian Adept, as he calls himself—his name is Phadrig Amena—who worked those alleged miracles at my daughter's garden-party the other day.

From The Mummy and Miss Nitocris A Phantasy of the Fourth Dimension by Griffith, George Chetwynd




Vocabulary lists containing adept


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "adept" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com