HABILE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

habile

adjective

Definition of habile

as in capable

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Adjective

The executive who masters themselves becomes far more capable of mastering everything else.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Zelensky has frequently appealed for more Patriot and other air defense systems capable of intercepting ballistic missiles.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

Definition of capable

Adjective

The team also found that residents in the Sardinian Blue Zone had higher levels of curiosity and receptiveness to new ideas in general, and were more adept at understanding and sharing their emotions.

— Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026
But heading into his final year, Madsen has been working on becoming more adept at getting the ball down the field.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026

Definition of adept

Adjective

There just aren’t enough skilled American engineers to meet demand.

— Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
But Jovic still has upside as a skilled 6-foot-10 forward who’s just 23 years old and impressed with the Serbian national team during the July window of European World Cup qualifying this summer.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Definition of skilled

Adjective

If no deal is made, people with the aforementioned health insurance plans through United will no longer be able to get in-network care with UHealth doctors and other providers across UHealth’s South Florida facilities.

— Michelle Marchante July 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
So good, Mancilla told The Star during a recent interview, that customers aren’t always able to find parking — granted, the lot is relatively small.

— Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Definition of able

Adjective

Jordan's first try from a chip kick by Jordie Barrett and a skillful recovery by Leroy Carter gave New Zealand the lead for the first time and against the run of play in the 30th minute.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
But the skillful way in which they are woven together belies the efforts that went into telling this story, and Lovely Reader, this dedication to quality fascinates me.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of skillful

Adjective

In 2018, 31% of students at PS 40Q in South Jamaica were proficient in English.

— Read Alliance, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The International Criteria for ECG Interpretation in Athletes has reduced false-positive rates to approximately 3% when ECGs are interpreted by physicians proficient in these standards.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026

Definition of proficient

Adjective

Our servicemembers deserve competent command, clear objectives, and an exit strategy.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
Furthermore, being competent in economics promotes better decision-making, financial awareness, training plans and business success, thereby benefiting both individuals and society.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of competent

Adjective

That the decade’s anniversary is considered worth marking indicates that Bowie’s standing remains undiminished, with an end that came only two days after the release of his final album, the masterly Blackstar.

— Alexander Larman, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
The last redoubt was the masterly Structure 27.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025

Definition of masterly

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