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ADEPT
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
Synonyms:
ace; adept; champion; genius; hotshot; maven; mavin; sensation; star; superstar; virtuoso; whiz; whizz; wiz; wizard
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("adept" is a kind of...):
expert (a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "adept"):
track star (a star runner)
Derivation:
adept (having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude)
II. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
Example:
the effect was achieved by skillful retouching
Synonyms:
adept; expert; good; practiced; proficient; skilful; skillful
Classified under:
Similar:
skilled (having or showing or requiring special skill)
Derivation:
adept (someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field)
adeptness (skillful performance or ability without difficulty)
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