Adept — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ə-ˈdept/ (adjective) /ˈa-ˌdept/ (noun)

Meaning & Definition of Adept

Adept (adjective)

  1. thoroughly proficient, expert

Adept (noun)

  1. a highly skilled or well-trained individual, expert

Adept (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor

    "he's an adept pitcher, and the team is lucky to have him"

    similar: accomplished, ace, compleat, complete, consummate, crack, crackerjack, educated, experienced, expert, good, great, master, masterful, masterly, practiced, professed, proficient, skilled, skillful, versed, veteran, virtuoso
    related: adroit, clever, deft, dexterous, handy, slick, sure-handed, gifted, talented, polished, refined, effective, effectual, efficient, workmanlike, able, capable, competent, employable, fit, fitted, habile, qualified, knowledgeable, schooled, taught, trained, tutored, all-around, well-rounded, long-term, old, multiskilled, multitalented
    opposite: amateur, amateurish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, unprofessional, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful
    near: incapable, incompetent, inept, unable, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, weak, artless, crude, rude, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient, talentless, ungifted, untalented, ignorant, unschooled, untaught, untrained, untutored, beginning, green, inexperienced, new, raw, unseasoned, untested, untried, would-be, primitive, rough, unpolished, awkward, clumsy, ham-fisted, ham-handed, heavy-handed

Adept (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field

    "even by the standards of Washington, he's an adept at political intrigue and power politics"

    similar: ace, artist, authority, cognoscente, connoisseur, crackerjack, dab (chiefly British), dab hand (chiefly British), expert, fiend, geek, guru, hand, hotshot, maestro, master, maven, meister, past master, proficient, scholar, shark, sharp, virtuoso, whiz, wizard
    related: pro, professional, consultant, hired gun, specialist, addict, aficionado, buff, devotee, enthusiast, fan, craftsman, journeyman, all-rounder (British), jack-of-all-trades, Renaissance man, mistress
    opposite: amateur, inexpert, nonexpert
    near: apprentice, beginner, neophyte, novice, dabbler, dilettante, layman, nonprofessional

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Adept

The most common words with a similar meaning to Adept:

Chiefly British: dab, dab hand
accomplished, ace, compleat, complete, consummate, crack, crackerjack, educated, experienced, expert, good, great, master, masterful, masterly, practiced, professed, proficient, skilled, skillful, versed, veteran, virtuoso, artist, authority, cognoscente, connoisseur, fiend, geek, guru, hand, hotshot, maestro, maven, meister, past master, scholar, shark, sharp, whiz

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Adept

Words with the opposite meaning of Adept:

amateur, amateurish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, unprofessional, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful, nonexpert

Related Words for Adept

adroit, clever, deft, dexterous, handy, slick, sure-handed, gifted, talented, polished, refined, effective, effectual, efficient, workmanlike, able, capable, competent, employable, fit, fitted, habile, qualified, knowledgeable, schooled, taught, trained, tutored, all-around, well-rounded

Near Antonyms of Adept

incapable, incompetent, inept, unable, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, weak, artless, crude, rude, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient, talentless, ungifted, untalented, ignorant, unschooled, untaught, untrained, untutored, beginning, green, new, raw, untested, untried, would-be, primitive

Word Forms of Adept

Derived words: adeptly (adverb), adeptness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Adept

derivative of adept:2

First known use: 1698

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Adept

Frequently Asked Questions about Adept

What does "Adept" mean?

"Adept" means thoroughly proficient, expert. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: thoroughly proficient, expert. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Adept"?

Other words for "Adept" include accomplished, ace, compleat, complete, consummate, crack, crackerjack and educated. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Adept" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Adept"?

There are 94 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Adept". Common alternatives include accomplished, ace, compleat, complete, consummate, crack, crackerjack, educated, experienced and expert.

What is the opposite of "Adept"?

Antonyms of "Adept" include amateur, amateurish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, unprofessional, unseasoned and unskilled. Near antonyms include incapable, incompetent, inept and unable.

How do you use "Adept" in a sentence?

Examples of "Adept" in a sentence: "he's an adept pitcher, and the team is lucky to have him"; "even by the standards of Washington, he's an adept at political intrigue and power politics".

Is "Adept" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Adept" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Adept" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Adept" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Adept"?

"Adept" is pronounced /ə-ˈdept/ as an adjective and /ˈa-ˌdept/ as a noun.