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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of ably

Naturally, with Dudley's help, the bishop eventually rediscovers the true meaning of Christmas, a message that The Bishop's Wife ably passes along to its holiday audience. —James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024

Hard acceleration on a slightly greasy road can create a slight jump, because this car is powerful enough to lose traction, but the car’s safety systems jump in ably to keep things travelling in the right direction. —James Morris, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024

Martha, again in the mid-1990s, ably demonstrating the only proper way to prune an unruly tree. —Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024

Barrera also ably keeps the picture’s many tones in check, playing the big emotional moments with just enough humor to keep us from whipsawing from one extreme to another. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024