Synonyms of ably

ably

adverb

ˈā-b(ə-)lē 

as in masterfully

in a skillful or expert manner

ably maneuvered the boat up to the dock

Synonyms & Similar Words

• masterfully
• capably
• skillfully
• well
• neatly
• competently
• expertly
• deftly
• artfully
• adroitly
• proficiently
• easily
• adeptly
• masterly
• consummately
• aptly
• fluently
• dexterously
• cleverly
• facilely
• cleanly
• handily
• nimbly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• poorly
• ineptly
• inexpertly
• inefficiently
• incompetently
• amateurishly
• unskillfully
• artlessly
• inaptly
• clumsily
• crudely
• awkwardly
• incapably

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ably

Emerging from nowhere to the speakership, Johnson has filled the role ably. —The Editors, National Review, 2 Jan. 2025

Popular on Variety Juka ably sets up a society in which no one can trust one another and the government is eager to drive wedges even further by turning anyone into an informant. —Stephen Saito, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024

Their journey of friendship and rivalry is the emotional core of a story that is startlingly political, a leap made effectively by Jeff Goldblum’s dodgy, smarmy and doddering Wizard, who’s ably assisted by the darkly dangerous aide de camp Michelle Yeoh. —Steven Gaydos, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024

Passon ably weaves the legal and legislative challenges into the hurdles that Patrice, Garry and others face daily, weekly, monthly. —Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024