adept Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
    mavin; champion; ace; genius; wizard; sensation; virtuoso; maven; whiz; superstar; hotshot; star; whizz; wiz.
  2. adjective satellite having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
    good; practiced; expert; skillful; proficient; skilful.
    • adept in handicrafts
    • an adept juggler
    • an expert job
    • a good mechanic
    • a practiced marksman
    • a proficient engineer
    • a lesser-known but no less skillful composer
    • the effect was achieved by skillful retouching

WordNet

A*dept" noun
Etymology
L. adeptus obtained (sc. artem), he who has obtained an art, p. p. of adipsci to arrive at, to obtain; ad + apisci to pursue. See Apt, and cf. Adapt.
Definitions
  1. One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient; as, adepts in philosophy.
A*dept" adjective
Definitions
  1. Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient.
    Beaus adept in everything profound. Cowper.

Webster 1913