competently

adverb

Definition of competentlynext
as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner performed the piece at least competently, if not superbly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competently
  1. well
  2. ably
  3. easily
Adverb
  • There are 2,380 comments at the time of writing as well.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • With the Cowboys well outside of the postseason picture, Elliott asked to be released after playing 15 games for the team that drafted him fourth overall in 2016.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of well
Adverb
  • Emerging from nowhere to the speakership, Johnson has filled the role ably.
    The Editors, National Review, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Popular on Variety Juka ably sets up a society in which no one can trust one another and the government is eager to drive wedges even further by turning anyone into an informant.
    Stephen Saito, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of ably
Adverb
  • The two-story house has three bedrooms, two full baths, one half-bath and a wood-burning fireplace which can be easily converted to a more practical wood stove insert.
    Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Additionally, the primary complication that leads to hospitalizations is dehydration, which is easily treated with IV fluids.
    Alex Knapp, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of easily
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