compleat

adjective

kəm-ˈplēt How to pronounce compleat (audio)
Definition of compleatnext
1
as in skillful
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor a training course that transformed the former technophobe into the compleat computer geek almost overnight

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2
as in complete
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it an exhaustive how-to guide for anyone planning the compleat wedding

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compleat
  1. skillful
  2. complete
  3. skilled
  4. whole
  5. proficient
  6. entire
  7. adept
  8. full
Adjective
  • The future in question is a refreshing discography of musical projects strung together by his soulful croons, innovative production tenets, and skillful storytelling rivaled only by his catalog itself.
    Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • To be good at Below Deck is to be skillful at two jobs, both the one on the boat and the one as a practitioner of the reality-television arts and sciences.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of skillful
Adjective
  • Judge Andy Porter denied the suppression motion, and the jury viewed and listened to the complete interview, in which Nixon-Clark admitted firing the Kriss Vector rifle once outside the house.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2025
  • By the end of the day, a total of three fires were leaving a path of complete destruction in the area.
    Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of complete
Adjective
  • This could exacerbate inequalities in the job market by increasing demand for highly skilled workers while marginalizing others.
    Adrian Stelmach, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Tuna is big business in Japan, where highly skilled chefs transform the iridescent fish into mouth-watering sashimi, sushi and nigiri.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of skilled
Adjective
  • The Globes have risen from the dead before — the whole franchise was down for the count before Ricky Gervais singlehandedly rescued it in 2010 by rebranding it as a savage bitchfest.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The whole league is wary of placing too much emphasis on regular-season results — experience has shown to be a great separator come playoff time.
    Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of whole
Adjective
  • Since many trainees aren’t fluent in English, part of the training involves taking English classes to become more proficient in the language.
    Gary Stern, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Making dumb, fun genre shows that are heavy on vibes and generally proficient with mechanics.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of proficient
Adjective
  • Bregman has spent his entire big league career with the Houston Astros, but his price in free agency was outside of the Astros' range, leading to Houston acquiring Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes to play the corner infield spots.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Those skimmers then use the numbers in fraudulent transactions and often use the entire balance.
    J.D. Davidson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of entire
Adjective
  • Managers in the solar industry are adept at making novice salespeople like Colvin push through the job’s darkness.
    Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Many owners of Indian Creek and other ultra-luxury properties around the world are adept at concealing ownership through anonymous holding companies.
    Phoebe Liu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of adept
Adjective
  • Teotihuacan was full of apartment compounds at its peak.
    Ashley Gardini, JSTOR Daily, 14 Jan. 2025
  • White is notorious for torching fighters, journalists, and judges during press conferences, and the UFC’s history is full of high-profile rifts between the CEO and some of his stars.
    Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of full
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Thesaurus Entries Near compleat

complaisant

compleat

complement

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“Compleat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compleat. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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