Synonyms for ably
- adverb
Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
In an able manner; with great ability.
ably done, handled, planned, said
Example sentences
- aptly It is aptly said that illness starts from the mind.
- competently Tom can drive the car competently.
- skillfully He skillfully turned the trouble to his advantage.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| ably | falling | |
| aptly | steady | |
| competently | steady | |
| capably | falling | |
| skillfully | steady | |
| adroitly | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- aptly2
- 7 letters
- capably
- 8 letters
- cleverly3, adroitly3
- 9 letters
- skilfully
- 10 letters
- skillfully3
- 11 letters
- competently4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (aptly2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- habilement
- Italiano
- abilmente
- Español
- hábilmente