Adept
Adept adjective - Having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor.
Usage example: he's an adept pitcher, and the team is lucky to have him
Trained is a synonym for adept in skilled topic. In some cases you can use "Trained" instead an adjective "Adept".
Nearby Word: adeptly
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Later, on the TV show, Mike has apparently trained for real, and became adept at driving the Satellite.
Source: Universal Driver's License -
Sharon is a trained athlete and extremely competent martial artist, adept at various fighting techniques.
Source: Comic Book / Agent 13 -
Elspeth's ability to fight is fairly obvious, as she is a highly-trained knight and quite adept with a blade.
Source: Lethal Harmless Powers
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