Ably and Clumsily

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Ably adverb - In a skillful or expert manner.

Usage example: ably maneuvered the boat up to the dock

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Clumsily is an antonym for ably.

Clumsily adverb - In a clumsy manner.

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Ably is an antonym for clumsily.

Nearby Words: clumsy, clumsiness

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