very skilled; proficient; expert

an adept juggler.

a skilled or proficient person; expert.

adjective

awkward , clumsy , incompetent , inept , unskilled

adjective

accomplished , ace * , adroit , brainy , capable , clean * , crack * , crackerjack * , deft , dexterous , expert , hot * , hotshot , know stuff , masterful , masterly , nobody’s fool , no dummy , no slouch , on the ball * , on the beam , practiced , proficient , quick , savvy , sharp , sharp as a tack , skilled , skillful , slick , smooth , there , up to speed , versed , whiz * , wizard , crack , master , professional , acceptable , apt , artist , consummate , handy , maven , tolerable

noun

ace , authority , dab hand , master , past master , professional , proficient , wizard