Habile — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈha-bəl/ hab·ile

Meaning & Definition of Habile

Habile (adjective)

  1. having general skill, able, skillful

Habile (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in able, skilled

    similar: able, adept, capable, competent, expert, masterful, masterly, proficient, qualified, skilled, skillful, sure-handed, coordinated, double-jointed, loose-jointed, agile, flexible, graceful, limber, lissome, lithe, lithesome, nimble, spry, clever, cunning, deft, dexterous, handy
    opposite: butterfingered, ham-fisted, ham-handed, handless, heavy-handed, unhandy, awkward, bungling, clumsy, fumbling, gauche, gawky, graceless, klutzy, rough-hewn, stiff, stilted, uncomfortable, uneasy, ungainly, ungraceful, wooden, uncoordinated, incapable, incompetent, inept, inexpert, maladroit

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Habile

The most common words with a similar meaning to Habile:

able, adept, capable, competent, expert, masterful, masterly, proficient, qualified, skilled, skillful, sure-handed, coordinated, double-jointed, loose-jointed, agile, flexible, graceful, limber, lissome, lithe, lithesome, nimble, spry, clever, cunning, deft, dexterous, handy

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Habile

Words with the opposite meaning of Habile:

butterfingered, ham-fisted, ham-handed, handless, heavy-handed, unhandy, awkward, bungling, clumsy, fumbling, gauche, gawky, graceless, klutzy, rough-hewn, stiff, stilted, uncomfortable, uneasy, ungainly, ungraceful, wooden, uncoordinated, incapable, incompetent, inept, inexpert, maladroit

Origin & Etymology of Habile

Middle English (Scots) habyll, from Middle French habile, from Latin habilis able

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Habile

What does "Habile" mean?

"Habile" means having general skill, able, skillful. As an adjective, it is defined as: having general skill, able, skillful.

What is another word for "Habile"?

Other words for "Habile" include able, adept, capable, competent, expert, masterful, masterly and proficient. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Habile" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Habile"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Habile". Common alternatives include able, adept, capable, competent, expert, masterful, masterly, proficient, qualified and skilled.

What is the opposite of "Habile"?

Antonyms of "Habile" include butterfingered, ham-fisted, ham-handed, handless, heavy-handed, unhandy, awkward and bungling.

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

"Habile" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Habile"?

"Habile" is pronounced /ˈha-bəl/ and divided into syllables as hab·ile.

What is the origin of the word "Habile"?

"Habile" comes from Middle English (Scots) habyll, from Middle French habile, from Latin habilis able. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Habile" meaning "as in able, skilled"?

When "Habile" (adjective) means as in able, skilled, synonyms include able, adept, capable, competent, expert and masterful. Opposites in this sense include butterfingered, ham-fisted, ham-handed and handless.