Ably
Ably adverb - In a skillful or expert manner.
Usage example: ably maneuvered the boat up to the dock
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Professor Stone ably demonstrates that Mary may be a strong telepath and telekinetic, she doesn't know all the ins and outs of it, as she handily outclasses Mary in a demonstration.
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