Able synonyms
Category:
Part of speech:
Having capacity or ability; efficient and able:
Acting or capable of acting as a master or leader, especially in being domineering or imperious:
The definition of skillful is someone or something that shows talent or adeptness.
Having the necessary power, skill, or resources
Showing superior innate capacity
Persuasive, effective, and cogent:
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Having or showing skill in the use of the hands or body
Quick in thinking or learning; intelligent, ingenious, quick-witted, witty, facile, etc.
Skillful or clever, esp. in achieving a purpose
Producing a strong impression or response; striking:
Producing a desired effect, product, etc. with a minimum of effort, expense, or waste; working well
Meeting the standards, requirements, and training for a position.
Showing superior proven skill
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Appropriate; proper:
Complete in acquirements usually as a result of training; -- commonly in a good sense; as, an accomplished scholar, an accomplished villain
The definition of handy is a useful or readily available person or thing, or a person who is skilled with using their hands.
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Showing superior innate capacity
Effective or potent:
(Zool.) Moving forward or backward, as the toes of a bird
Having a fully developed or shapely figure.
capacitated
Showing superior innate capacity
having what it takes
Showing superior innate capacity
(Law) Legally qualified, authorized, or fit
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Quick and skillful; adroit.
Having, involving, or demonstrating skill in or knowledge of a certain subject.
Skilled or expert; proficient:
Having had experience in an activity or in life in general:
Showing superior proven skill
Possessing or showing knowledge or intelligence; perceptive and well-informed.
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au fait (French)
Showing superior proven skill
Showing enterprise; full of energy and initiative; willing to undertake new projects
Able to deal creatively and effectively with problems, difficulties, etc.
Of, relating to, or characterized by invention.
(By extension) Exceptionally good.
The definition of top-notch is defined as the very best or a really great person or thing.
In the highest division
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Designating or of cocaine in this form
Of excellent quality or ability; fine.
(Informal) Having or showing skill in composition or technique but little depth or literary significance
(Slang) Very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable
Comprehensive in extent
an old dog at
Showing superior proven skill
(Idiomatic) Well-informed concerning.
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up to the mark
Showing superior proven skill
Having the necessary power, skill, or resources
fit for
Having the necessary power, skill, or resources
Designed to conform to the contours of that which it covers
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well-fitted
Having the necessary power, skill, or resources
The definition of equipped is well-supplied with necessary items.
well-equipped
Having the necessary power, skill, or resources
Having the necessary power, skill, or resources
competent to
Having the necessary power, skill, or resources
having the ability
Having the necessary power, skill, or resources
having the capability
Having the necessary power, skill, or resources
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having the capacity
Having the necessary power, skill, or resources
Having the necessary power, skill, or resources
Barely satisfactory; acceptable but not remarkable
That suits a given purpose, occasion, condition, propriety, etc.; fitting; appropriate; apt
Prepared or available for service, action, or progress:
Pertaining to an endowment, as with an endowed chair at a university.
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Given authority
(US) Acting with confidence.
stupid (antonym)
Lacking in intelligence or exhibiting the quality of having been done by someone lacking in intelligence.
bungling (antonym)
Incompetent or inept
unadaptable (antonym)
Not adaptable.
inexperienced (antonym)
Not experienced; lacking knowledge or experience; green.
inefficient (antonym)
Lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; incompetent:
unskillful (antonym)
Unskilled; inexpert.
Highly skilled; expert
(Archaic) Ready; prepared
Acquainted with the facts; well-informed
Forceful and to the point, as a reason or argument; compelling; convincing
Notably superior in intelligence
Having or showing much learning in some special field
Able to achieve and maintain an erection that allows for sexual intercourse. Used of a male.
The definition of smart is someone who is intelligent, someone who is well dressed and looking sharp or something that can act on its own accord.
(Games) Being of the same suit. Used of cards:
Revealing previously unknown information.
Strong and healthy; robust:
impotent (antonym)
The definition of impotent is someone or something weak, ineffective or lacking power.
incapable (antonym)
Not meeting the requirements necessary for proper legal functioning:
inefficient ineffective (antonym)
able to perform well; proven capacity
weak (antonym)
Lacking firmness of character or strength of will:
feeble (antonym)
The definition of feeble is someone who is weak or a half-hearted attempt or something that is faint or unconvincing.
delicate (antonym)
The definition of delicate is someone or something that is subtle, fragile, frail or a skilled example of something.
inept (antonym)
Showing a lack of judgment, sense, or reason; inappropriate or foolish:
incompetent (antonym)
Of evidence, that it is not admissible.
infirm (antonym)
The definition of infirm is being sickly or weak, or not strong in will or character.
ineffective (antonym)
Not producing an intended effect; ineffectual:
Having or showing skill; expert.
ability (related)
Having the ability to perform well
Having a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust; fit for service.
incognizable
Not cognizable; incapable of being recognised.
undiscoverable
(Law) Not subject to being produced in response to a discovery request.
Not heard; not perceived by the ear
willing (related)
oblige (related)
keen (related)
well-placed (related)
accustom (related)
eager (related)
not likely (related)
totally committed (related)
try (related)
ready and willing (related)
able-to-adapt (related)
at liberty (related)
better-equipped (related)
intend (related)
be able (related)
expect (related)
(Archaic) Aware (of something)
The definition of ingenious is clever and inventive, or someone who is smart, clever or original.
(Scot.) Careful in action; gentle; easy; quiet
Showing superior innate capacity
The definition of worthy is someone or something that has desirable qualities and is entitled to respect or attention.
having the right stuff
Showing superior innate capacity
Familiar or acquainted (with), esp. as a result of study or experience; versed (in)
Involving important duties, the supervision of others, or the ability to make decisions with little supervision:
suited to
Having the necessary power, skill, or resources
at home in
Having the necessary power, skill, or resources
Synonym Study
- Competent and qualified both imply the possession of the requisite qualifications or skills for the specified work, situation, etc., but qualified stresses compliance with specified requirements a competent critic of modern art, a qualified voter
- Capable usually implies the satisfactory meeting of ordinary requirements a capable machinist
- Able means having the power or capacity to do something able to make payments but when used before a noun implies superior power or skill an able administrator
Find another word for able. In this page you can discover 139 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for able, like: capable, masterful, skillful, conversant with, cut out for, nimble, strong, dexterous, clever, artful and effective.