expertly

ADVERB

cleverly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ably adroitly aptly deftly handily ingeniously neatly nimbly skillfully smoothly

WEAK

agilely cunningly dexterously facilely glibly proficiently quickly readily resourcefully

Antonyms

WEAK

awkwardly clumsily unskillfully

ADVERB

competently

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ably efficiently skillfully

WEAK

adeptly dexterously effectively proficiently well

ADVERB

effectively

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adequately completely definitely dramatically energetically finally forcefully productively

STRONG

efficaciously

WEAK

capably cogently conclusively effectually excellently persuasively tellingly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully dubiously

ADVERB

neatly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accurately adroitly aptly cleanly efficiently methodically nicely precisely skillfully

WEAK

adeptly fastidiously handily orderly sprucely

ADVERB

well

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accurately adequately carefully closely completely correctly effectively efficiently fully nicely properly smoothly strongly successfully thoroughly

WEAK

ably adeptly admirably agreeably attentively capitally commendably competently conscientiously excellently famously favorably in a satisfactory manner irreproachably proficiently profoundly rightly satisfactorily skillfully soundly splendidly suitably with skill

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inadequately incompletely incorrectly insufficiently mistakenly partially wrongly

WEAK

badly incapably unpleasantly

Example Sentences

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Sheryl Underwood expertly executed the punchlines and made the culture the star of her set.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

But as negotiations began behind closed doors half a kilometre away, all the world's media could do was wait -- and sip on an expertly brewed coffee while listening to live eastern folk music.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Early in the second half, Jess Breach raced onto a kick through to expertly grab the important bonus-point try in front of the record attendance.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Reaves’ expertly executed missed free throw, offensive rebound and difficult tying floater with 1.9 seconds remaining in regulation spurred the Lakers to a thrilling 127-125 overtime win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

She got the panga and expertly prepared the carcass.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

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